Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

Read of the following case study and answer question.

Deepali, Nimisha and Sonam were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Nimisha retired and the new profit sharing ratio between Deepali and Sonam was 2 : 3, On Nimisha's retirement, the goodwill of the firm was valued at ₹1,20,000.

Using the information given in the case study, calculate Deepali's amount of sacrifice or gain in Goodwill.

Options:

Rs 12,000 sacrifice

Rs 24,000 gain

Rs 36,000 sacrifice

Rs 48,000 sacrifice

Correct Answer:

Rs 12,000 sacrifice

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (1) : Rs 12,000 sacrifice.

Deepali sacrifice = Old share -New share
                        = 5/10 - 2/5
                        = (5-4)/10
                        = 1/10

Deepali share in goodwill = 1,20,000 x 1/10
                                     = ₹12,000