Dan and Baker are in partnership with capitals of ₦50,000 and ₦30,000 each. The partnership agreement provides that: (i) profits be shared in the ratio of c...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Principles of Accounts - 1998 Subject: Financial Accounting

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Dan and Baker are in partnership with capitals of ₦50,000 and ₦30,000 each. The partnership agreement provides that: (i) profits be shared in the ratio of capital (ii) both partners earn interest on capital at 6% p.a (iv) both parents pay interest on drawings at 6% p.a. At the end of the year, Dan drew ₦15,000 while baker drew ₦14,000 in four installments on 31/3, 30\6, 30\9 and 30\12. The net profit for the year was ₦48,000. ₦5000 is to be written off the goodwill account.
Determine the total interest on capital due to the partners?
Answer Details
Dan's capital = ₦50,000 Baker's capital = ₦30,000 Total capital = ₦80,000 Interest on Dan's capital = 6% of ₦50,000 = ₦3,000 Interest on Baker's capital = 6% of ₦30,000 = ₦1,800 Total interest on capital due to the partners = ₦3,000 + ₦1,800 = ₦4,800 Therefore, the answer is ₦4800.

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