Solution
Give Journal entries to record the following arrangements in the books of the firm: (a) B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. D is admitted paying a premium (goodwill) of Rs. 2,000 for 1/4th share of the profits, shares shares of B and C remain as before. (b) B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. D is admitted paying a premium of Rs. 2,100 for 1/4th share of profits which he acquires 1/6th from B and 1/12th from C.