P, Q and R were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. They agreed to dissolve their partnership firm on 31st March, 2019. P was deputed to realise the assets and pay the liabilities. He was paid Rs. 1,000 as commission for his services. The financial position of the firm was:
LiabilitiesAmount( Rs.)AssetsAmount( Rs.)Creditors 10,000Stock5,500Bills Payable3,700Investments 15,000Investments Fluctuation Reserve 4,500Debtors 7,100Capital A/cs: Less: Provision for Doubtful Debtors (450)6,650P 37,550 Cash5,600Q 15,00052,550R's Capital A/c8,000 Plant and Machinery 30,000 70,750 70,750 P took over Investments for Rs. 12,500. Stock and Debtors realised Rs. 11,500. Plant and Machinery were…