Question :
K Ltd. took over the assets of Rs. 15,00,000 and liabilities of Rs. 5,00,000 of P Ltd. for a purchase consideration of Rs. 13,68,500. Rs. 25,500 were paid by issuing a promissory note in favour of P Ltd. payable after two months and the balance was paid by issue of equity shares of Rs. 100 each at a premium of 25%.
On the basis of the above question choose the correct option to the following case
Question: The amount that will be debited to goodwill will be:
Option 1: Rs. 3,73,500
Option 2: Rs. 13,68,500
Option 3: Rs. 3,68,500
Option 4: None of theses
Correct Answer: Rs. 3,68,500
Solution : Answer = Rs. 3,68,500
Following will be the entry:
Assets A/c Dr. 15,00,000
Goodwill A/c Dr. 3,68,500
To Liabilities A/c 5,00,000
To P Ltd. 13,68,500




