WAEC Financial Accounting 2025 Question 31

Question 31

Partnership Accounts

Use 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.
Ojo's share of profit for the year is

  1. A.GH¢32,400.
  2. B.GH¢30,600.
  3. C.GH¢21,600.
  4. D.GH¢20,400.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (GH¢20,400.)

Explanation

Residual profit 51,000 × 2/5 = GH¢20,400.