A firm's assets ₹6,00,000, liabilities ₹1,00,000, normal rate 10%, average profit ₹75,000. Value of goodwill by capitalization of average profit method (total value less net assets) is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A firm's assets ₹6,00,000, liabilities ₹1,00,000, normal rate 10%, average profit ₹75,000. Value of goodwill by capitalization of average profit method (total value less net assets) is:
A. ₹75,000
B. ₹2,50,000
C. ₹1,50,000
D. ₹1,00,000
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Capitalized value of average profit = 75,000 / 10% = ₹7,50,000. Net assets = 6,00,000 - 1,00,000 = ₹5,00,000. Goodwill = 7,50,000 - 5,00,000 = ₹2,50,000.

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