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Plant and Machinery 190000 
Motor Vehicle 170000 
Stock 60000 
Current Liabilities 50000 
Purchase consideration 400000

 

A. ₦110 000
B. ₦ 80 000
C. ₦ 90 000
D. ₦ 30 000

Correct Answer:

Option D – ₦ 30 000

Explanation

Assets  ₦
Plant and Machinery 190000 
Motor Vehicle 170000 
Stock 60000 
420,000 
Less Liabilities 50000 
Value / Net worth of the business 370,000

Purchase Consideration less worth of the business
400,000 – N 370,000

= N30,000

Goodwill is an asset that can not be seen or touched. It is referred to as an intangible asset.
Goodwill is generated as maybe the good name of the business, the confidence of the customers and the product of the business. It is quantifiable by the management and monetary terms.

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