JAMB Principles of Accounts 1997 Question 38

Question 38

Partnership Accounts

Use the table below to answer questions 37 and 38.
Partners Current Account (₦: Musa; Kalu; Lawal)
Debit side: Interest on capital 10 000; 8 000; 8 000
Drawings 18 800; 10 000; 6 000
Totals 28 800; 18 000; 14 000
Balance b/d 1 800; 4 300; 540
Credit side: Interest on drawing 800; 600; 360
Share of profit 26 200; 13 100; 13 100
Balance b/d 1 800; 4 300; 540
Totals 28 800; 18 000; 14 000
The current account above for Musa, Kalu and Lawal has some errors in the arrangement of the accounts.
The correct closing balance of Lawal's current account is

  1. A.₦21 100 debit
  2. B.₦14 740 debit
  3. C.₦14 740 credit
  4. D.₦540 credit.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦14 740 credit)

Explanation

Credits: 8 000 + 13 100 = 21 100. Debits: 6 000 + 360 = 6 360. Balance = ₦14 740 credit.