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Arun and Anuj are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2:1. Varun was admitted for 1/4 share, half of which was given by Arun and the remaining was contributed by Anuj. Goodwill of the firm is valued at Rs. 40,000. How much of the goodwill will be credited to old partners' capital account?

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Varun's share of goodwill =40,000×1/4=10,000= 40{,}000 \times 1/4 = 10{,}000. Arun and Anuj each sacrifice 1/81/8, so the sacrificing ratio is 1:11:1. Each old partner is credited 10,000/2=5,00010{,}000/2 = 5{,}000.

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