Question 46
Partnership AccountsAde and Okon are in partnership with the following partnership agreement:
Fixed Capital: Ade ₦15,000; Okon ₦25,000
Salary per annum: Ade ₦6,000; Okon ₦8,000
Interest on capital per annum: Ade 8%; Okon 8%
Profit or loss sharing ratio: Ade 40%; Okon 60%
The net profit for the year ended 31st December 1990 is ₦28,000 while drawings are ₦3,000 and ₦4,000 for Ade and Okon respectively.
What is the interest on capital?
- A.₦6,400
- B.₦4,000
- C.₦3,200
- D.₦2,000
- E.₦1,200.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (₦3,200)
Explanation
8% × (15,000 + 25,000) = ₦3,200.