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Nita, Vidur and Mita were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 1. On 1st April 2024, they decided to admit Samir as a new partner. The new profit sharing ratio between Nita, Vidur, Mita and Samir will now be 1 : 1 : 1 : 1. The balance sheet of Nita, Vidur and Mita before Samir’s admission showed machinery at ₹ 6,00,000. On the date of admission, it was found that the machinery is overvalued by 20%. The value of machinery shown in the new Balance Sheet after Samir’s admission will be :

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When admitting a new partner, always adjust asset values to their fair market value before preparing the new balance sheet.
Updated On: Feb 11, 2026
  • ₹ 7,50,000
  • ₹ 4,80,000
  • ₹ 7,20,000
  • ₹ 5,00,000
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Determine the overvaluation amount.
\[\text{Overvaluation} = 20\% \text{ of } ₹ 6,00,000 = ₹ 1,20,000\]Step 2: Adjust the machinery to its fair value.
\[\text{Correct Machinery Value} = ₹ 6,00,000 - ₹ 1,20,000 = ₹ 4,80,000\]Final Answer: ₹ 4,80,000
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