Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

P, Q and R share profits equally. At the time of P's retirement, goodwill appears in the books at ₹3,000. P will be debited with...... amount for Goodwill share.

Options:

₹2,000

₹1,000

₹3,000

₹6,000

Correct Answer:

₹1,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- ₹1,000.

Existing Goodwill of firm = 3,000

Profit sharing ratio = Equally (1:1:1)

P's share = 3,000 x 1/3
              = 1,000