WAEC Financial Accounting 2026 Question 31

Question 31

Partnership Accounts

Use the following information to answer questions 31 and 32.
Name — Capital Account — Drawings Account
Musa: ₦13,400 — ₦4,400
Cisse: ₦15,600 — ₦3,600
Interest: Capital 6%; Drawings 5%
Profit sharing ratio is 3:2 for Musa and Cisse respectively. Profit for the period is ₦36,500.
The residual profit to be shared according to the profit-sharing ratio is

  1. A.₦36,900
  2. B.₦36,500
  3. C.₦35,160
  4. D.₦34,360
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦35,160)

Explanation

Interest on capital = 804 + 936 = 1,740; interest on drawings = 220 + 180 = 400. Residual = 36,500 + 400 − 1,740 = ₦35,160.