Question 40
Partnership AccountsAli 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?
- A.N1,600,000 Cr.
- B.N500,000 Cr.
- C.N500,000 Dr
- 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.