At the time of admission of a new partner, the Profit and Loss Account has a credit balance of ₹75,000 and the General Reserve is ₹45,000. The old partners share profits in the ratio 1:2:3. What amount will be credited to the capital or current account of the third old partner?

Correct answer: ₹60,000

The credit balance of the Profit and Loss Account and the General Reserve represent accumulated profits belonging to the old partners. On the admission of a new partner, these amounts are credited to the old partners’ capital or current accounts in their old profit-sharing ratio. Total accumulated profit = ₹75,000 + ₹45,000 = ₹1,20,000. The third partner’s share is 3/(1+2+3) = 3/6. Therefore, his share = ₹1,20,000 × 3/6 = ₹60,000. Hence, option A is correct. Exam tip: Accumulated profits existing before admission are distributed in the old ratio, not in the new ratio.