Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:

The past average profits of a business works out at ₹20,000 and it is expected that such profits are likely to continue for another three years, the value of goodwill based on average profit method will be........

Options:

₹60,000

₹20,000

₹40,000

₹50,000

Correct Answer:

₹60,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1- ₹60,000.

Average profit = 20,000
No of years purchase = 3 years

Goodwill = Average profit  x  No of years purchase
             = 20,000 x 3
             = 60,000