Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

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
                              = 60000 x 8/100 x 6/12
                              = 2400

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