Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

A, B & C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4:3:2. B decides to retire and the goodwill of the firm is valued at ₹72000 on the retirement. The remaining partners decide to share the future profits and losses in ratio of 5:3.

Calculate B's share of goodwill?

Options:

₹36000

₹35000

₹40000

₹24000

Correct Answer:

₹24000

Explanation:

Old ratio is 4:3:2
B share is 3/9
Total G/W is 72000
B' share of goodwill is 72000*3/9= 24000