P and Q are partners sharing profits as 3:2. They admit R as a new partner for 1/4th share. The Goodwill Account appears in the books at its full value $20,000. R is to pay proportionate amount as premium and he pays it privately to P and Q.  Show the Journal Entries.

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P and Q are partners sharing profits as 3:2. They admit R as a new partner for 1/4th share. The Goodwill Account appears in the books at its full value $20,000. R is to pay proportionate amount as premium and he pays it privately to P and Q. 

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