A, B and C were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2 respectively. They had taken out a joint life policy of the face value of ~ 2,00,000. On 31st December, 2017, its surrender value was ~ 40,000. On this date the Balance Sheet of the firm stood as follows :

On that date B decided to retire and for that purpose :

(a) Goodwill was valued at ₹1,50,000

(b) Fixed assets were valued at ₹3,00,000; 

(c) Stock was considered as worth ₹10,000. B was to be paid in cash brought in by A and C in such a way so as to make their capital proportionate to their new profit sharing ratio which was to be 3 : 2 respectively. Goodwill was to be passed through books without raising a Goodwill Account; the joint life policy was also not to appear in the Balance Sheet. Prepare Ledger Accounts and the resultant Balance Sheet.

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Liabilities Sundry Creditors Outstanding Expenses Reserve Capital A/cs: (A2,00,000; B 1,00,000; C -- 80,000) ₹ 53,000 Fixed Assets 7,000 Stock 30,000 Book Debts Cash at Bank 3,80,000 4,70,000 Assets ₹ 2,50,000 1,10,000 90,000 20,000 4,70,000