Question 30
Partnership AccountsUse the following information to answer questions 30 to 32
Abu: Capital GH¢40,000; Drawings GH¢18,000
Ojo: Capital GH¢20,000; Drawings GH¢12,000
Profit for the year was GH¢54,000: 5% interest on capital and their profit or loss sharing ratio is 3:2 respectively.
Abu's share of profit is
- A.GH¢32,400.
- B.GH¢30,600.
- C.GH¢21,600.
- D.GH¢20,400.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (GH¢30,600.)
Explanation
Interest on capital = 2,000 + 1,000 = 3,000; residual 51,000 × 3/5 = GH¢30,600.