Question 35
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
The rate of interest on capital is
- A.15%
- B.10%
- C.8%
- D.5%
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (10%)
Explanation
Aba: 2,000 ÷ 20,000 = 10% (Baba: 1,500 ÷ 15,000 = 10%).