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Exe Ltd. took over assets of  Rs. 7,00,000 and liabilities of  Rs. 60,000 of Wye Ltd. for the purchase consideration of Rs. 6,60,000. Exe Ltd. paid the purchase consideration by issuing 9% Debentures of  Rs. 100 each at 10% premium. 

Goodwill/capital reserve  will be debited/credited by _________.

Option 1: Debited goodwill account by Rs 20,000 

Option 2: Credited capital reserve by Rs 20,000

Option 3: Debited profit and loss account by Rs 20,000

Option 4: Debited goodwill account by Rs 40,000


Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Debited goodwill account by Rs 20,000 


Solution : Answer = Debited goodwill account by Rs 20,000 

Goodwill A/C Dr 20,000 

Assets A/C Dr 7,00,000

To Liabilities - 60,000

To Vendor Co - 6,60,000

Hence, the correct option is 1.

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