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At the time of admission of a new partner, goodwill is adjusted because:

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✅ Correct Option: 2

The incoming partner acquires his share out of the shares of existing partners, so the old partners lose a part of their future profits. Goodwill is adjusted to compensate them for that sacrifice, since the firm's earning capacity was built by them. Voting or decision-making rights and changes in liability are not the basis for the adjustment.

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