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Question : The profits earned by a business over the  last 5 years are as follows:

Rs 24,000, Rs 26,000, Rs 28,000  Rs 36,000 and Rs 4,000 (loss) based on 2 years' purchase of last 5 years' profits. Value of goodwill will be:

Option 1: Rs 47,200

Option 2: Rs 44,000

Option 3: Rs 2,20,000

Option 4: Rs 2,26,000


Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs 44,000


Solution : Answer = Rs 44,000

Total profit Rs 1,10,000.

Average profit = 1,10,000/5 = Rs 22,000.

Goodwill Rs 22,000 × 2 = Rs 44,000.
Hence, the correct option is 2.

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