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A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. B retired and the value of goodwill of the firm in valued at Rs. 60,000. A and C continued the business sharing profits in the ratio of 3:1. B's share of goodwill adjusted between A and C will be:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

B's share of goodwill =60,000×26=20,000= 60{,}000 \times \frac{2}{6} = 20{,}000.

Gain: A =34−36=312= \frac{3}{4} - \frac{3}{6} = \frac{3}{12}; C =14−16=112= \frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{6} = \frac{1}{12}, i.e. 3:13:1.

A bears 15,00015{,}000, C bears 5,0005{,}000.

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