Question : A, M and R are partners sharing profit and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. M retired from the firm. At that time goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 30,000. What contribution has to be made by A and R to pay M?
Option 1: Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 10,000
Option 2:
Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 15,000
Option 3: Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 4,000
Option 4:
Rs. 6,000 and Rs. 6,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 4,000
Solution : Answer = Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 4,000
When a partner retires, the remaining partners compensate the retiring partner for their share of the goodwill.
In this case, since M's share of the goodwill is one-fifth (2/5) of Rs. 30,000, which is Rs. 12,000.
A and R, in the ratio of 2:1, contribute Rs. 8,000 and Rs. 4,000, respectively, to pay M.
Hence, the correct option is 3.