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X and Y are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2: 3 with capitals Rs. 2,00,000 and Rs. 3,00,000 respectively. On 1st October, 2018, X and Y gave loans of Rs. 80,000 and Rs. 40,000 respectively to the firm. Show distribution of profits/losses for the year ended 31st March, 2019 in each of the following alternative cases: Case 1: If the profits before interest for the year amounted to Rs. 21,000. Case 2: If the profits before interest for the year amounted to Rs. 3,000. Case 3: If the profits before interest for the year amounted to Rs. 5,000. Case 4: If the loss before interest for the year amounted to Rs. 1,400.