JAMB Principles of Accounts 2011 Question 41

Question 41

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 Keme's drawings is calculated as

  1. A.₦200
  2. B.₦150
  3. C.₦300
  4. D.₦100
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (₦200)

Explanation

10% × ₦2 000 = ₦200.