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Question : P Q and R are partners sharing profit and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. R retires and goodwill is valued at  Rs 80,000. Adjustments for goodwill will be 

Option 1: Cr R’s capital  account by Rs 80,000, Dr P’s capital account Rs 50,000 and Dr Q’s capital account by Rs 30,000

Option 2: Cr R’s capital account by Rs 16,000, Dr P’s capital account by Rs 8,000 and Dr Q ’s capital account by Rs 8,000

Option 3: Cr R’s capital account by Rs 16,000 and debit P’s capital account by Rs 10,000 and Dr Q’s  capital account by Rs 6,000

Option 4: Cr R’s capital account by Rs 80,000. Dr P’s capital account by Rs 40,000 and Dr Q’s capital account by Rs 40,000


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Correct Answer: Cr R’s capital account by Rs 16,000 and debit P’s capital account by Rs 10,000 and Dr Q’s  capital account by Rs 6,000


Solution : Answer = Cr R’s capital account by Rs 16,000 and debit P’s capital account by Rs 10,000 and Dr Q’s  capital account by Rs 6,000

P's Capital A/c Dr 10,000

Q's Capital A/c Dr 6000

To R's Capital A/c 16000

(Total Goodwill = 80,000

R's Share = 80,000 x 2/10 = 16,000

(Gaining Ratio = 5:3)
Hence, the correct option is 3.

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