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A partnership firm has a total capital of ₹60 crores and a normal rate of profit of 9%. During the year the firm earned a profit of ₹8 crores. Using the super‑profit method with a capitalization rate of 18%, calculate the goodwill of the firm.

medium 3 marks Class 12 · Accountancy · Goodwill Nature and Valuation
Answer
₹14.44 crores

The correct answer is ₹14.44 crores — Goodwill = Super profit ÷ Capitalization rate = ₹2.6 crores ÷ 0.18 ≈ ₹14.44 crores.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Normal profit = Total capital × Normal rate = ₹60 crores × 9% = ₹5.4 crores.
  2. Super profit = Actual profit – Normal profit = ₹8 crores – ₹5.4 crores = ₹2.6 crores.
  3. Capitalization rate as decimal = 18% = 0.18.
  4. Goodwill = Super profit ÷ Capitalization rate = ₹2.6 crores ÷ 0.18 ≈ ₹14.44 crores.
Common mistake: Using the total profit instead of super profit or forgetting to convert percentages to decimals

Concept tested: Super‑profit method of goodwill valuation

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