Question : Arun and Ravi are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 7:3 with capital of Rs 4,00,000 and Rs 3,00,000 respectively. According to the partnership deed interest on capital is to be provided @8% p.a. and is to be treated as a charge. Profit for the year is Rs 40,000. Choose the correct option:
Option 1: Arun will be credited by Rs. 32,000 and Ravi will be credited by Rs. 24,000 and debited profit and loss appropriation account.
Option 2: Arun will be credited by Rs. 32,000 and Ravi will be credited by Rs. 24,000. Debited
profit and loss account.
Option 3: Arun will be credited by Rs. 11,200 and Ravi will be credited by Rs. 4800. Debited profit and loss appropriation account.
Option 4: Arun will be credited by Rs. 10,400 and Ravi will be credited by Rs. 9,600 and debited profit and loss account.
Correct Answer: Arun will be credited by Rs. 32,000 and Ravi will be credited by Rs. 24,000 and debited profit and loss appropriation account.
Solution : Answer = Arun will be credited by Rs. 32,000 and Ravi will be credited by Rs. 24,000 and debited profit and loss appropriation account .
Interest on capital
Arun 4,00,000 x 8% = 32,000
Ravi 3,00,000X 8% = 24000
The following Journal entry will be made
Profit and loss account Dr 56,000
To Arun’s capital account of Rs 32,000
To Ravi’s capital account 24,000
Hence, the correct option is 1.