Question 14
Partnership AccountsUse the following information to answer questions 12 to 14.
Ata, Bubu and Chikum were in partnership sharing profits and losses in proportion to their capital contributions: (Capital / Drawings)
Ata: ₦40,000 / ₦8,000
Bubu: ₦30,000 / ₦5,000
Chikum: ₦20,000
Net profit for the year was N 40,500 and the interest on capital was 5% per annum.
Bubu's share of profit is
- A.₦16,000.
- B.₦12,000.
- C.₦8,000.
- D.₦4,000.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (₦12,000.)
Explanation
30/90 × 36,000 = ₦12,000.