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Question : The profits earned by a business over the last 5 years are as follows: Rs.12,000; Rs.13,000; Rs.14,000; Rs.18,000 and Rs.2,000 (loss). Based on two years purchase of the last 5 years profits, value of goodwill will be:

Option 1: Rs.23,600

Option 2: Rs.22,000

Option 3: Rs.1,10,000

Option 4: Rs.1,18,000


Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs.22,000


Solution :

Average Profit = Sum of profits/Total number of years  = (Rs.12,000 + Rs.13,000 + Rs.14,000 + Rs.18,000 - Rs.2,000)/5 = Rs.55,000/5 = Rs.11,000.
Goodwill = Average Profit X Number of years purchase = Rs.11,000 X 2 = Rs.22,000.
Hence, the correct option is 2.

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