Read the following passage and answer the question. Rita, Sudha, and Nitu decided to do transport business in partnership. For this purpose, they did not prepare any deed. They introduced their capitals, ₹50,000, ₹60,000 and ₹40,000 respectively and commenced business from 1st April. On the same date, Nitu also provided ₹15,000 as a loan to the firm on the requirement. At the end of the first financial year, the firm earned a net profit of ₹10,000 (excluding interest on loan). Nitu asked for interest on the loan at 10% p.a, while Sudha asked for interest on capital at 5% p.a. But for both terms, Rita did not agree. |
What will be the percentage for interest on Partners' Capital? |
10% 6% 5% No interest will be provided on capital |
No interest will be provided on capital |
The correct answer is option 4- No interest will be provided on capital. No interest will be provided on capital of partners. No partner is entitled to claim any interest on the amount of capital contributed by him in the firm as a matter of right. However, interest can be allowed when it is expressly agreed to by the partners. Thus, no interest on capital is payable if the partnership deed is silent on the issue. |