Question : Assertion A:- N, M and O are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2:2:1. They changed their profit-sharing ratio to 3:2:1 on that date, and goodwill existed in the books at Rs 50,000. It will be written off in the ratio of 2:2:1.
Reason R:- Goodwill existing in the books is purchased goodwill and is written off among the partners in the old profit-sharing ratio when the firm is reconstituted.
Option 1: Assertion A and Reason R are correct but the reason R is not the correct explanation of Assertion A
Option 2: Both Assertion A and Reason R are correct and Reason R is the correct explanation of Assertion A
Option 3: Only Assertion A is correct
Option 4: Assertion A is not correct but Reason R is correct
Correct Answer: Both Assertion A and Reason R are correct and Reason R is the correct explanation of Assertion A
Solution : Answer = Both Assertion A and Reason R are correct and Reason R is the correct explanation of Assertion A.
When partners change their profit-sharing ratio, goodwill existing in the books is written off among them according to the old ratio. This is because purchased goodwill is adjusted among partners based on the old profit-sharing ratio during the reconstitution of the firm.
Hence, the correct option is 2.