Question : Assertion (A): In order to make up for the partner's capital contribution that exceeds the profit-sharing ratio, the company pays interest on his capital.
Reason (R): Interest on capital is a charge against profit.
Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false
Option 4: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are not correct
Correct Answer: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false
Solution : Yes, the partner gets compensated by the interest on capital if the profit sharing ratio is lower than the capital contribution made by the partner. So the assertion is correct. If no other information is provided, interest on capital is regarded as appropriations. So, the assertion is false. Hence, the correct option is 3.
Question : Assertion (A): In order to compensate a partner for contributing capital to the firm in excess of the profit-sharing ratio, the firm pays such interest on the partner's capital. Reason (R): Interest on capital is treated as a charge against profit.
Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Option 4: Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true
Question : Assertion (A): A partner's interest on capital is paid only from profits. Reason (R): Interest on capital is a profit appropriation that must be provided regardless of profit or loss.
Option 3: Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is False
Option 4: Assertion (A) if false and Reason (R) is true
Question : Assertion (A) : Profit and Loss Appropriation account shows the correct profit earned by the firm.
Reason (R) : The net Profit adjusted after takin into account the interest on capital, Interest on drawings, Salaries/ Commission Paid to the partner in the P/L appropriation account.
Option 3: Assertion (A) is true, But Reason (R) is false
Option 4: Assertion (A) is False, But Reason (R) is True
Question : Assertion: Physical capital is tangible in nature Reason: Physical capital can be seen and touchable.
Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Option 4: Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is true.
Question : Assertion (A) Partner distribution of earnings and losses is based on their profit sharing ratio, not their capitalization ratio. Reason (R): Profit is dispersed in proportion to appropriations if the amount of appropriations is greater than the amount of profit available for distribution.
Option 4: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are not correct.
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