Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:

Select the amount of interest on drawing to be charged from Shashi, if she withdrew evenly ₹60,000 from partnership firm throughout the year ending March 31st, 2023 and the interest on drawings is to be charged @8% per annum.

Options:

₹3,600

₹4,800

₹2,400

₹1,200

Correct Answer:

₹2,400

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 -  ₹2,400.

Interest on drawings = Total drawings x Rate of interest/100 x 6/12
                               = 60,000 x 8/100 x 6/12
                               = 2,400

* As no fixed time is given so interest is calculated on average base of 6 months.