GCE Financial Accounting 1990 Question 18

Question 18

Partnership Accounts

Abid and Onik were in partnership sharing profit in the ratio 3:2. Their respective capitals were ₦4,000 and ₦2,000 and their drawings ₦1,800 and ₦1,200. Profit during the year was ₦5,400; before 5% interest on capital. No interest was chargeable on drawings.

What was Onik's share of the profit for the year?

  1. A.₦1,200
  2. B.₦1,800
  3. C.₦2,040
  4. D.₦3,060
  5. E.₦3,240
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦2,040)

Explanation

Interest on capital: Abid 200, Onik 100; residue 5,400 − 300 = 5,100; Onik gets 2/5 = ₦2,040.