Calculation of Average Profit:
Total Profits = Rs. 4,00,000 + Rs. 3,98,000 + Rs. 4,50,000 + Rs. 4,45,000 + Rs. 5,00,000 = Rs. 21,93,000
Average Profit = Number of YearsTotal Profits = 521,93,000 = Rs. 4,38,600
Calculation of Goodwill:
Goodwill is calculated on the basis of 4 years' purchase of average profits.
Goodwill = Average Profit × Number of Years' Purchase
Goodwill = Rs. 4,38,600 × 4 = Rs. 17,54,400
The correct answer is Option 2: Rs 17,54,400