Dairo and Segun are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio 2:3 respectively. The information below relates to their business for the year ended 31st December, 2018.

        Drawings:

             ₦

     Dairo           12000
     Segun           18000
     Capital  
     Dairo           120000
     Segun           60000

- Interest on drawings 10%
- Interest on capital 5%
- Profit for the year ₦36,000
- Salary: Segun ₦10,000

The interest on Dairo's drawings is

A.

₦1,600

B.

₦1,200

C.

₦1,400

D.

₦1,800

Correct answer is B

The interest on Dairo's drawings is calculated by multiplying the amount of his drawings (₦12,000) by the interest rate on drawings (10%). This gives us ₦1,200.