Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:

Charu and Chavi are partners in partnership firm. They do not have any partnership deed. Charu demands interest on the loan of ₹ 50000 advanced by her at the market rate of interest, i.e., @12% p.a. but Chavi does not agree. How will the dispute be settled?

Options:

Charu will get ₹ 3000 as interest

Charu will get ₹ 6000 as interest

Charu will not get any interest as they have no partnership deed

Chavi can also demand an equal amount of interest as salary

Correct Answer:

Charu will get ₹ 3000 as interest

Explanation:

Interest on the partner's loan is payable @ 6% p.a. if there is no partnership deed.
Therefore, Charu will get interest of ₹ 3000 as interest (50000*6/100).