JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 47

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Ojo, Sam and Ade are in partnership sharing profit in the ratio 4 : 3 : 1 respectively.
Extract from their books for the year ended are

Interest on drawings and capital is allowed 5% respectively and profit for the year amounted to ₦4,950

The rate of interest on capital for Ade is

A.

250

B.

200

C.

300

D.

400

Correct answer is C

Interest on drawings:
Ojo = 5% × 1000 = ₦50
Sam = 5% × 2000 = ₦100
Ade = 5% × 900 = ₦45

Interest on Capital:
Ojo = 5% × 5000 = ₦250
Sam = 5% × 4,000 = ₦200
Ade = 5% × 6000 = ₦300