Under the Super Profit method, Goodwill is calculated as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under the Super Profit method, Goodwill is calculated as:
A. Super Profit / Normal Rate of Return
B. Capital Employed x Normal Rate of Return
C. Average Profit x Number of years' purchase
D. Super Profit x Number of years' purchase
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Super profit is the excess of actual average profit over normal profit. Goodwill is Super Profit multiplied by the agreed number of years' purchase.

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