X, Y, and Z were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. Z retired and the new profit sharing ratio was 1:2. The firm’s Goodwill was valued at ₹60,000. How much Y will pay and to whom?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is option 3- ₹10,000 to X and ₹10,000 to Z.
Old ratio = 3:2:1 (X, Y & Z)
Z retires
New ratio = 1:2 (X & Y)
Gained share = New share - Old share
X gains = 1/3 - 3/6
= (2-3)/6
= -1/6. As this is negative so it is sacrifice
Y gains = 2/3 - 2/6
= (4-2)/6
= 2/6
Goodwill = 60,000
Z's share of Goodwill = 60,000*1/6
= 10,000
As Y gains so he will compensate Retiring partner and sacrificing partner.
X share in goodwill = 60,000 x 1/6
= 10,000
Y will pay = 60,000*2/6
= 20,000
Y will pay total 20,000 to both the partners. Equal amount of 10,000 to each.
Journal entry for this-
Y's Capital A/c Dr. 20,000
To X's Capital A/c 10,000
To Z's Capital A/c 10,000