Partners M and N share profits in the ratio 3:2. A new partner O is admitted. The existing partners agree to transfer goodwill of Rs. 18,000 in their old profit sharing ratio. How much goodwill will be transferred from partner M to partner O?
Answer
Rs. 10,800
The correct answer is Rs. 10,800 — Thus partner M transfers Rs. 10,800 to O.
Step-by-step solution
- Compute the total parts of the old ratio: .
- Calculate goodwill from M: .
- Thus partner M transfers Rs. 10,800 to O.
Common mistake: Using the wrong fraction of the ratio or miscalculating the total parts
Concept tested: Goodwill transfer upon admission
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