Question : Interest on capital is allowed on
Option 1: Opening capital
Option 2: The capital at the end of the year
Option 3: Average capital of the year
Option 4: the capital for the period capital remains invested in the business.
Correct Answer: Opening capital
Solution : Answer Opening capital. Interest on capital is always calculated as capital at the beginning of the year. Interest on capital refers to the return earned on the initial investment contributed by partners to the partnership firm. It is typically calculated based on the opening capital balance, providing partners with a reward for investing in the business at the outset. Hence, the correct option is 1.
Question : John invested a sum of money at an annual simple interest rate of 10%. At the end of four years, the amount invested plus interest earned is Rs. 770. The amount invested was:
Option 1: Rs. 650
Option 2: Rs. 350
Option 3: Rs. 550
Option 4: Rs. 500
Question : In the absence of a partnership deed, Interest on capital
Option 1: is allowed @ 6% p.a.
Option 2: is allowed @ 10% p.a.
Option 3: is allowed at the borrowing rate.
Option 4: is not allowed
Question : A person invested a total of Rs. 7,900 in three different schemes of simple interest at 3%, 5%, and 8% per annum. At the end of one year, he had the same interest in all three schemes. What is the money (in rupees) invested at 3%?
Option 1: 2900
Option 2: 3500
Option 3: 4000
Option 4: 5600
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