JAMB Principles of Accounts 2002 Question 48

Question 48

Partnership Accounts

Use 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

  1. A.₦250
  2. B.₦350
  3. C.₦175
  4. 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.