If a partner is guaranteed a minimum profit of ₹50,000 and his share of profit is ₹40,000, the deficiency of ₹10,000 will be borne by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a partner is guaranteed a minimum profit of ₹50,000 and his share of profit is ₹40,000, the deficiency of ₹10,000 will be borne by:
A. All partners equally
B. The auditor
C. The guarantor partner(s)
D. The firm
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The deficiency in the guaranteed profit is borne by the partner(s) who gave the guarantee, in their profit-sharing ratio for the guarantee.

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While preparing a bank reconciliation statement from the passbook overdraft balance, a cheque deposited but not yet collected by the bank should be:
A. Added
B. No effect
C. Depends on amount
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Correct Answer: Option D


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B. A is true but R is false
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