Amitabh and Babul are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2, with capitals of Rs 50,000 and Rs 30,000 respectively. Interest on capital is agreed @ 6% p.a. Babul is to be allowed an annual salary of Rs. 2500. During the year 2014-15, the profit prior to the calculation of interest on capital but after charging Babul salary amounted to Rs 12500. A provision of 5% of the profit is to be made in respect of commission to the manager. Prepare profit & Loss appropriation account showing the distribution of profit and the partners capitals accounts for the year ending March 31, 2015.

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Amitabh and Babul are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2, with capitals of Rs 50,000 and Rs 30,000
respectively. Interest on capital is agreed @ 6% p.a. Babul is to be allowed an annual salary of Rs. 2500. During
the year 2014-15, the profit prior to the calculation of interest on capital but after charging Babul salary
amounted to Rs 12500. A provision of 5% of the profit is to be made in respect of commission to the manager.
Prepare profit & Loss appropriation account showing the distribution of profit and the partners capitals accounts
for the year ending March 31, 2015.

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