Question 15
Partnership AccountsUse the following information to answer questions 15 to 17.
Okoro and Osula are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3:2 respectively. Their respective capital were ₦40,000 and ₦15,000 and their drawings were ₦7,000 and ₦5,000. Interest on capital was 5% and interest on drawings was 10%. The net profit was ₦30,000.
Okoro's share of the profit is
- A.₦17,070
- B.₦16,070
- C.₦11,380
- D.₦10,000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (₦17,070)
Explanation
Residual profit = 30,000 + interest on drawings 1,200 − interest on capital 2,750 = 28,450; Okoro's 3/5 = ₦17,070.