[CBSE] DK Goel Q. 20 Change in Profit Sharing Ratio Solutions Class 12 (2024-25)

Solution of Question 20 of Change in Profit sharing ratio DK Goel Class 12 CBSE (2024-25)

A and B are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 1. It was decided that with effect from 1st April, 2024 the profit sharing ratio will be 5 : 3. Goodwill is to be valued at 2 year’s purchase of average of 3 year’s profits. The profits for the years ending 31st March 2022, 2023 and 2024 were ₹ 36,000, ₹ 32,000 and ₹ 40,000 respectively.

Pass the necessary journal entry for the treatment of goodwill.

[Ans. Debit B by ₹ 9,000 and Credit A by ₹ 9,000.]

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