Question : A, B and C are partners, sharing profits in the ratio 5:3:2 with fixed capital of Rs.80,000, Rs.60,000 and Rs.20,000 respectively. Partners are entitled to interest on their capital @ 10% p.a. During the year firm earned a profit of Rs.11,200. The amount of interest on capital payable to A, B and C will be:
Option 1: Rs.4,000, Rs.3,000, Rs.2,000
Option 2: Rs.5,600, Rs.4,200, Rs.1,400
Option 3: Rs.8.000, Rs.6,000, Rs.2,000
Option 4: Rs.1,400, Rs.4,200, Rs.5,600
Correct Answer: Rs.5,600, Rs.4,200, Rs.1,400
Solution :
Interest on capital:
A = Rs.80,000 X 10% = Rs.8,000
B = Rs.60,000 X 10% = Rs.6,000
C = Rs.20,000 X 10% =
Rs.2,000
Total Appropriation =
Rs.16,000
Profit = Rs.11,200
Appropriation > Profit
Ratio = 8,000 : 6,000 : 2,000 = 4:3:1.
Interest on capital:
A = Rs.11,200 X 4/8 = Rs.5,600
B = Rs.11,200 X 3/8 = Rs.4,200
C = Rs.11,200 X 1/8 = Rs.1,400
Hence, the correct option is 2.