Question
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Sujata and Laxmi were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1. On 1st April, 2025, they admitted Raghu as a new partner for 1/5th share in the profits of the firm.

On the date of Raghu's admission, it was found that the equipment was undervalued by ₹90,000. After revaluation, the Balance Sheet of Sujata, Laxmi and Raghu showed equipment at ₹3,00,000.

Find the value of equipment shown in the books before Raghu's admission.

Options:

  • (A) ₹3,90,000
  • (B) ₹2,10,000
  • (C) ₹3,00,000
  • (D) ₹90,000

Verified Answer

Undervaluation means the asset was recorded at a lower value than its actual value. Therefore, during revaluation, the asset value is increased by the amount of undervaluation.

Given:

  • Equipment after revaluation = ₹3,00,000
  • Amount of undervaluation = ₹90,000

Original Value of Equipment:

= Revalued Value − Increase in Value

= ₹3,00,000 − ₹90,000

= ₹2,10,000

Hence, the value of equipment before Raghu's admission was ₹2,10,000.

Answer: Option (B) ₹2,10,000