A partnership firm has an average annual profit of ₹8,40,000. For calculating the deceased partner’s share of profit, what amount of the firm’s estimated profit should be considered for the 5 months up to the date of death?

Correct answer: ₹3,50,000

Since the average profit is annual, the estimated profit for 5 months is ₹8,40,000 × 5/12 = ₹3,50,000. Therefore, option A is correct. Option B represents only 4 months’ profit, so it is incorrect. Exam tip: To calculate profit up to the date of death or retirement, divide the annual average profit by 12 and multiply it by the relevant number of months; the deceased partner’s actual share is then calculated using the partner’s profit-sharing ratio.