Usha and Disha are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2:1. Usha's son Ashish was admitted for 1/4th share of which 1/8th was gifted by Usha to her son and the remaining was contributed by Disha. The goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 40,000. How much of the premium for goodwill will be credited to the old partners' capital account in case of admission of Ashish.
Usha and Disha are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2:1. Usha's son Ashish was admitted for 1/4th share of which 1/8th was gifted by Usha to her son and the remaining was contributed by Disha. The goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 40,000. How much of the premium for goodwill will be credited to the old partners' capital account in case of admission of Ashish.
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 2
Usha's is a gift, so no goodwill is payable for it. Ashish pays only for Disha's sacrifice of .
Premium .
Note: The option wording says 'each', though the premium of Rs. 5,000 is creditable only to Disha, as Usha's share was gifted. We have matched the amount.
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