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Question : Alia, Karan and Shilpa were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5: 3: 2. Goodwill appeared in their books at a value of Rs. 60,000 and General Reserve at Rs. 20,000. Karan decided to retire from the firm. On the date of his retirement, goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 2,40,000. The new profit-sharing ratio decided between Alia and Shilpa was 2: 3.

Amount payable to Karan on his retirement will be:

Option 1: Rs 72,000

Option 2: Rs 60,000

Option 3: Rs 18,000

Option 4: None of the above


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Rs 60,000


Solution : Answer = Rs 60,000

G.Reserve $\left(20,000 \times \frac{3}{10}\right)$ 6,000
Goodwill $\left(2,40,000 \times \frac{3}{10}\right)$ 72,000
(-) Goodwill(written off) [$\left(60,000 \times \frac{3}{10}\right)$] (18,000)
Amount payable to Karan 60,000

Hence, the correct option is 2.

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