Aman commenced business with a capital of Rs. 2,50,000 on 1st April, 2013. During the five years ended 31st March, 2018, the following profits and losses were made: 31st March, 2014−Loss Rs. 5,000 31st March, 2015−Profit Rs. 13,000 31st March, 2016−Profit Rs. 17,000 31st March, 2017−Profit Rs. 20,000 31st March, 2018−Profit Rs. 25,000 During this period he had drawn Rs. 40,000 for his personal use. On 1st April, 2018, he admitted Boman into partnership on the following terms: Boman to bring for his half share in the business, capital equal to A’s Capital on 31st March, 2018 and to pay for the one-half share of goodwill of the business, on the basis of three times the average profit of the last five years. Prepare the statement showing what amount Boman should invest to become a partner and pass entries to record the transactions relating to admission.

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