Question : A, M and N are in partnership, sharing profits in the proportion of two-thirds, one-sixth and one-sixth respectively.

A died on the 30th June, 2018, three months after the annual accounts had been prepared and in accordance with the partnership agreement, his share of the profits to the date of death was estimated on the basis of the profit for the preceding year. In addition to this, the agreement provided for interest on capital at 5 per cent per annum on the balance standing to the credit of the capital account at the date of the last Balance Sheet, and also for goodwill, which was to be brought into account at two year’s purchase of the average profits for the last three years.
A’s capital on 31st March, 2018 stood at Rs.1,20,000, and his drawings from then to the date of death amounted to Rs.9,000.
The net profits of the business for the three preceding years amounted to Rs.33,500; Rs.41,500 and Rs.40,500, respectively.
Amount payable to A’s executors________________.

 

Option 1: Rs. 1,70,583

Option 2: Rs 1,70,580

Option 3: Rs 1,70,853

Option 4: None of the above

Question : P, R and S are in partnership sharing profits 4/8, 3/8 and 1/8 respectively. It is provided under the partnership deed that on the death of any partner his share of goodwill is to be valued at one-half of the net profits credited to his account during the last 4 completed

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Goodwill, at the time of Cookie's admission is