Question 34
Partnership AccountsUse the following information to answer questions 33 to 35.
Aba and Baba are partners who agreed to share profits and losses in the ratio 4 : 3 respectively. Extracts from their books for the year ended 31/12/08 are: (Aba / Baba / Total)
Capital: ¢20,000 / ¢15,000 / ¢35,000
Drawings: ¢2,520 / – / ¢2,520
Interest on drawings: ¢504 / – / ¢504
Interest on capital: ¢2,000 / ¢1,500 / ¢3,500
Net profit 31/12/08: total ¢34,636
Baba's share of profit is
- A.¢16,128
- B.¢14,844
- C.¢13,764
- D.¢13,560
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (¢13,560)
Explanation
Residual profit 31,640 × 3/7 = ¢13,560.