JAMB Principles of Accounts 2011 Question 40

Question 40

Partnership Accounts

Keme and Kemi are in partnership sharing profit and losses in the ratio 3 : 2.
Capital: Keme ₦20,000; Kemi ₦10,000
Drawings: Keme ₦2,000; Kemi ₦3,000
Profit ₦6,000
Interest on capital 5%
Interest on drawings 10%
The interest on Kemi's capital is

  1. A.₦1 000
  2. B.₦2 000
  3. C.₦500
  4. D.₦3 000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦500)

Explanation

5% × ₦10 000 = ₦500.