WAEC Financial Accounting 1992 Question 47

Question 47

Partnership Accounts

Ade 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?

  1. A.₦17,800
  2. B.₦14,000
  3. C.₦10,800
  4. D.₦7,000
  5. E.₦3,800
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦10,800)

Explanation

28,000 − salaries 14,000 − interest 3,200 = ₦10,800.