GCE Financial Accounting 1990 Question 20

Question 20

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 the balance carried down on Abid's current account?

  1. A.₦940
  2. B.₦1,460
  3. C.₦2,040
  4. D.₦3,060
  5. E.₦3,600.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (₦1,460)

Explanation

Interest 200 + share of profit 3,060 − drawings 1,800 = ₦1,460.