Question 48
Partnership AccountsUse the information below to answer questions 47 and 48.
The partnership agreement between Abba, Baba and Kaka contains the following provisions:
(i) 5% interest to be paid on capital and no interest to be charged on drawings
(ii) Profits and losses to be shared in the ratio 3:2:1 respectively
(iii) Net profit as at 31/12/95 ₦2,250.
(₦: Abba; Baba; Kaka)
Capital 5000; 4000; 3000
Current account 250; 100; 175
Salary 300; 300; —
Drawings 600; 500; 250
Current account balance of Kaka at the end of the year will be
- A.₦250
- B.₦350
- C.₦175
- D.₦325.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (₦250)
Explanation
Interest (5%) = 250 + 200 + 150 = 600; salaries = 600; residue = 2 250 − 1 200 = 1 050, Kaka's ⅙ = 175. Kaka: 175 + 150 + 175 − drawings 250 = ₦250.