A and B share profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. At the time of admission, preliminary expenses are ₹25,000 and the debit balance of the Profit and Loss Account is ₹15,000. If these items are written off in the old ratio, what total amount will be debited to A’s Capital Account?

Correct answer: ₹24,000

Both preliminary expenses and the debit balance of the Profit and Loss Account represent losses to be written off. Total amount = ₹25,000 + ₹15,000 = ₹40,000. A’s share in the old ratio is 3/5, so the amount debited to A’s Capital Account is ₹40,000 × 3/5 = ₹24,000. ₹40,000 is the total amount, not A’s individual share. Exam tip: Write off accumulated losses and debit balances among the old partners in their old profit-sharing ratio.