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A partnership firm has a total capital of ₹70 crores and expects a normal rate of profit of 11%. During the current year the firm earned a profit of ₹8.5 crores. Using the super‑profit method with a capitalization rate of 17%, calculate the goodwill of the firm.

hard 4 marks Class 12 · Accountancy · Goodwill Nature and Valuation
Answer
₹4.71 crores

The correct answer is ₹4.71 crores — Round to ₹4.71 crores.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Compute normal profit: 0.11 × 70 = 7.70 crores.
  2. Compute super profit: 8.50 – 7.70 = 0.80 crores.
  3. Set capitalization rate: 17% = 0.17.
  4. Calculate goodwill: 0.80 ÷ 0.17 ≈ 4.7059 crores.
  5. Round to ₹4.71 crores.
Common mistake: Omitting calculation of normal profit or using wrong formula

Concept tested: Partnership goodwill (super‑profit method)

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