From the following information supplied to you, ascertain the value of goodwill of XYZ Ltd. which is carrying on business as a retail trader, under super profits method:

Balance Sheet as on 31 March 2010

Liabilities

Assets

Paid-up Capital:

Goodwill

2,50,000

25,000 Shares of
Rs. 100 Each, Fully

25,00,000

Land & Building at Cost

11,00,000

Paid

Bank Overdraft

5,83,000

Plant &

10,00,000

Sundry Creditors

9,05,000

Machinery at

Cost

Provision of

1,95,000

Stock-In-trade

15,00,000

Taxation

Profit & Loss

5,66,500

Book Debts (Less

9,00,000

Appropriation

Provision for Bad

A/c

Debts)

47,50,000

47,50,000

The company commenced operations in 1990 with a paid-up capital of Rs.25,00,000. Profits for recent years (after taxation) have been as follows:

Year Ended 31 March

2006

(2,00,000)

2007

4,40,000

2008

5,15,000

2009

5,80,000

2010

6,50,000

The loss in 2005-06 occurred due to a prolonged strike. The income tax paid so far has been at the average rate of 40% but it is likely to be 50% from 2010-11 onwards. Dividends were distributed at the rate of 10% on the paid-up capital in 2006-07 and 2007-08 at the rate of 15% in 2008-09 and 2009-10. The price of shares is ruling at Rs.125 at the end of the year ended 31 March 2010. Profits till 2009-10 have been ascertained after debiting Rs.2,00,000 as remuneration to the managing director. The government has approved a remuneration of Rs.3,00,000 with effect from 1 April 2010. The company has been able to secure a contract for supply of materials at advantageous prices. The advantage has been valued at Rs.2,00,000 p.a. for the next 5 years.