WAEC Financial Accounting 2001 Question 40

Question 40

Partnership Accounts

Ali and Baba are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 respectively. Net Profit for the year was N4,000,000.00. The extract from the provisions of the partnership agreement and other information relating to 1999 are as follows (Ali; Baba):
Interest on capital: 5%; 5%
Partner's salary: N500,000; N300,000
Capital Account b/d: N5,000,000; N4,000,000
Current Account b/d: N400,000; N500,000
Partner's Drawings: N2,300,000; N500,000
What is the closing balance in Ali's Current Account?

  1. A.N1,600,000 Cr.
  2. B.N500,000 Cr.
  3. C.N500,000 Dr
  4. D.N1,600,000 Dr.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (N500,000 Cr.)

Explanation

400,000 + interest 250,000 + salary 500,000 + share 1,650,000 − drawings 2,300,000 = N500,000 Cr.