Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:
What is the average period for which interest is calculated, if a partner drawing is for a period of 6 months only starting from 1st Oct,2019 and accounts closed on 31st March,2020 and partner withdrew amount in the beginning of each month for the 6 months?
Options:
3.5 months
2.5 months
3 months
2 months
Correct Answer:
3.5 months
Explanation:
Average period = (Months left after 1st drawing+ Month left after last drawing) /2 which is (6+1)/2 = 3.5 months