Question : X and Y are partners with capitals of Rs 3,00,000 and 2,50,000, respectively. They are entitled to interest on capital @ 6% p.a. The Firm earned a profit of Rs 55,000 after charging interest on capital. If the manager is entitled to 10% of net profit before charging his commission, the manager's commission will be
Option 1: Rs 3,200
Option 2: Rs 5,500
Option 3: Rs 4,000
Option 4: Rs 8,800
Correct Answer: Rs 8,800
Solution : Answer = Rs 8,800
Profit | 55,000 |
(+)Int on capital | 33,000 |
X=3,00,000×6%=18,000 | |
Y=2,50,000×6%=15,000 | |
N.P before interest on capital | 88,000 |
M.commission=$88000 \times \frac{10}{100}$=8,800.
Hence, the correct option is 4.