Multiple choice

A & B are sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $3:2$. C joins the firm for $1/3$rd share and is to pay Rs.$20,000$ as permium for goodwill but cannot pay anything. As between A & B, they decided to share profits and losses equally. Required journal entry A Capital A/c Dr. B Capital A/c Dr. To Coodwill A/c $36,000$ $24,000$ $60,000$ Goodwill A/c Dr. To A Capitla A/c To B Capital A/c $60,000$ $36,000$ $24,000$ Goodwill A/c Dr, To A Capital A/c To B Capital A/c $60,000$ $30,000$ $30,000$ Premium for Goodwill A/c Dr. To A Capital A/c To B Capital A/c $60,000$ $24,000$ $36,000$

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

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B Correct answer
AI explanation

The hidden goodwill is calculated based on the total capital of the firm. If C's share of 1/3 corresponds to Rs. 20,000, the total goodwill is Rs. 60,000. Since A and B share future profits equally, the goodwill account must be raised by debiting it for Rs. 60,000 and crediting A and B equally with Rs. 30,000 each, which matches entry B.