. A and B are partners sharing profits and losses equally. They admit C as a new partner and
the New profit sharing ratio being 5: 4:3 among A, B and C respectively. Find the amount of
Goodwill (Premium) brought by C, if B gets * 20,000 more than A
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Step-by-step explanation:
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1. A's Capital a/c.... Dr. 1800
B's Capital a/c.... Dr. 1200
To Goodwill a/c 3000
(Being goodwill written off in the ratio of 3:2)
2. Cash a/c.. Dr. 40000
To C's Capital a/c 30000
To Premium for goodwill a/c 10000
(Being capital and premium for goodwill brought in by C)
3. Premium for Goodwill a/c... Dr. 10000
To A's Capital a/c 5000
To B's Capital a/c 5000
(Being premium for goodwill brought in by C distributed among the partners in the ratio of 1:1)
Working Note:
1. Calculation of sacrificing ratio:
A's sacrifice= 3/5- 5/10= 1/10
B's sacrifice= 2/5- 3/10= 1/10
Sacrificing ratio= 1:1
2. Distribution of premium for goodwill:
A's share= 10000 * 1/2= 5000
B's share= 10000 * 1/2= 5000