Capital invested in a firm is ₹5,00,000. Normal rate of return is 10%. Average profits of the firm are ₹64,000 (after an abnormal loss of ₹4,000 arise due to fire). Calculate the value of goodwill at 4 times of the super profits?
Options:
₹82000
₹72000
₹140000
₹180000
Correct Answer:
₹72000
Explanation:
Normal profit= 500000*10/100 = ₹50000 Average profit= 64000+ 4000(abnormal loss) = ₹68000 Super profit = 68000-50000 = ₹18000 Goodwill = 18000*4= ₹72000