Question 47
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 profit available for distribution?
- A.₦17,800
- B.₦14,000
- C.₦10,800
- D.₦7,000
- E.₦3,800
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (₦10,800)
Explanation
28,000 − salaries 14,000 − interest 3,200 = ₦10,800.