If, according to the partnership deed, profit is estimated on the basis of average profit and the time ratio, and a partner dies 9 months after the beginning of the accounting year, what will be the deceased partner’s estimated share of profit when the average annual profit is ₹2,40,000?

Correct answer: ₹1,80,000

Estimated profit up to the date of death = average annual profit × proportion of months elapsed. Therefore, ₹2,40,000 × 9/12 = ₹1,80,000. ₹1,20,000 would represent only 6 months’ profit, while ₹90,000 would represent 4.5 months’ profit. In the examination, first check that the time ratio is based on a 12-month accounting year.