Question : For the adjustment of goodwill, valued goodwill will be adjusted in ------- ratio existing goodwill will be written off in -------- ratio.
Option 1: New, sacrifice
Option 2: Old, sacrificing
Option 3: Sacrificing, old
Option 4: Gaining, old
Correct Answer: Gaining, old
Solution : Answer = Gaining, old
At the time of retirement, goodwill is adjusted in the gaining ratio and existing goodwill that appeared in the old firms book should be written off in the old ratio.
Hence, the correct option is 4.




