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D. K. Goel solutions for Accountancy Part A Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 chapter 1 - Accounting for Partnership Firms - Fundamentals [Latest edition]

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Chapters

▶ 1: Accounting for Partnership Firms - Fundamentals

    2: Change in Profit Sharing Ratio among the Existing Partners

    3: Admission of a Partner

   Chapter 4: Retirement or Death of a Partner

   Chapter 5: Dissolution of a Partnership Firm

   Chapter 6: Accounting for Companies - Issue of Shares

   Chapter 7: Accounting for Companies-Issue of Debentures

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Solutions for Chapter 1: Accounting for Partnership Firms - Fundamentals

Below listed, you can find solutions for Chapter 1 of CBSE D. K. Goel for Accountancy Part A Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12.


(A) Case Based MCQSSHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (3 Marks)COMPETENCY FOCUSED QUESTIONSPRACTICAL QUESTIONSOBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS
(A) Case Based MCQS [Pages 1.20 - 1.62]

D. K. Goel solutions for Accountancy Part A Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 1 Accounting for Partnership Firms - Fundamentals (A) Case Based MCQS [Pages 1.20 - 1.62]

CASE BASED MCQs-1 Read the following hypothetical situation, Answer Question No. 1 and 2

1.Page 1.20

Puneet and Raju are partners in a clay toys making firm. Their capitals were ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 10,00,000 respectively. The firm allowed Puneet to get a commission of 10% on the net profit before charging any commission and Raju to get a commission of 10% on the net profit after charging all commissions. Following is the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year ended 31st March 2022.

Dr. Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for
the year ended 31st March 2022
Cr.
Particulars Amount
(₹)
Particulars Amount (₹)
To Puneet’s Capital A/c (Commission)
(------ x 10/100)
44,000 By Profit and Loss A/c ______
To Raju’s Capital A/c
(Commission)
______    
To Profit share transferred to:-      
Puneet’s Capital A/c ______    
Raju’s Capital A/c ______    
  ______   ______

Raju’s commission will be ______.

  • ₹ 40,000

  • ₹ 44,000

  • ₹ 36,000

  • ₹ 36,440

2.Page 1.20

Puneet and Raju are partners in a clay toys making firm. Their capitals were ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 10,00,000 respectively. The firm allowed Puneet to get a commission of 10% on the net profit before charging any commission and Raju to get a commission of 10% on the net profit after charging all commissions. Following is the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year ended 31st March 2022.

Dr. Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for
the year ended 31st March 2022
Cr.
Particulars Amount
(₹)
Particulars Amount (₹)
To Puneet’s Capital A/c (Commission)
(------ x 10/100)
44,000 By Profit and Loss A/c ______
To Raju’s Capital A/c
(Commission)
______    
To Profit share transferred to:-      
Puneet’s Capital A/c ______    
Raju’s Capital A/c ______    
  ______   ______

Puneet’s share of profit will be ______.

  • ₹ 1,80,000

  • ₹ 1,44,000

  • ₹ 2,16,000

  • ₹ 1,60,000

CASE BASED MCQs - 2

1.Page 1.21
A and B are partners with Capitals of ₹ 10,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000 respectively. Interest on Capital is agreed @ 5% p.a. B is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 10,000 per month. During the year 2023–24, the profits prior to the calculation of interest on capital but after charging B's salary amounted to ₹ 3,00,000. Manager is to be allowed a commission of 5% of the profit after charging such commission.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Manager's Commission will be recorded ______.

  • In Profit & Loss Account

  • In Profit & Loss Appropriation Account

  • In Revaluation Account

  • In Realisation Account

2.Page 1.21
A and B are partners with Capitals of ₹ 10,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000 respectively. Interest on Capital is agreed @ 5% p.a. B is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 10,000 per month. During the year 2023–24, the profits prior to the calculation of interest on capital but after charging B's salary amounted to ₹ 3,00,000. Manager is to be allowed a commission of 5% of the profit after charging such commission.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

In Case of Fluctuating Capitals, Interest on Capital will be recorded ______.

  • On the Credit Side of Current Accounts

  • On the Debit Side of Current Accounts

  • On the Credit Side of Capital Accounts

  • On the Debit Side of Profit & Loss Account

3.Page 1.21
A and B are partners with Capitals of ₹ 10,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000 respectively. Interest on Capital is agreed @ 5% p.a. B is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 10,000 per month. During the year 2023–24, the profits prior to the calculation of interest on capital but after charging B's salary amounted to ₹ 3,00,000. Manager is to be allowed a commission of 5% of the profit after charging such commission.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Manager's Commission will amount to ______.

  • ₹ 21,000

  • ₹ 20,000

  • ₹ 8,571

  • ₹ 16,190

4.Page 1.22
A and B are partners with Capitals of ₹ 10,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000 respectively. Interest on Capital is agreed @ 5% p.a. B is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 10,000 per month. During the year 2023–24, the profits prior to the calculation of interest on capital but after charging B's salary amounted to ₹ 3,00,000. Manager is to be allowed a commission of 5% of the profit after charging such commission.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Share of Profit will be ______.

  • A ₹ 1,60,000 and B ₹ 1,60,000

  • A ₹ 1,92,000 and B ₹ 1,28,000

  • A ₹ 1,20,000 and B ₹ 80,000

  • A ₹ 1,00,000 and B ₹ 1,00,000

CASE BASED MCQs - 3

1.Page 1.29

Sachi and Gauri are partners with fixed capitals of ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000 respectively. The profit for the year ended 31st March 2024 was ₹ 2,49,600 before allowing interest on partner's loan. Following is to be taken into consideration as per partnership deed:

  1. Interest on Loan by Sachi of ₹ 2,00,000 to the firm provided on 1st November, 2023.
  2. Interest on drawings @ 12% p.a. Drawings were Sachi ₹ 50,000 and Gauri ₹ 40,000.
  3. Gauri is to be allowed a Commission of 2.5% on sales. Sales for the year were ₹ 40,00,000.
  4. 10% of the divisible profits is to be kept in a Reserve Account.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Interest on Loan by Sachi will be ______.

  • Credited to Sachi's Capital A/c

  • Credited to Sachi's Current A/с

  • Debited to Profit & Loss A/c

  • Debited to Profit & Loss Appropriation A/c

2.Page 1.29

Sachi and Gauri are partners with fixed capitals of ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000 respectively. The profit for the year ended 31st March 2024 was ₹ 2,49,600 before allowing interest on partner's loan. Following is to be taken into consideration as per partnership deed:

  1. Interest on Loan by Sachi of ₹ 2,00,000 to the firm provided on 1st November, 2023.
  2. Interest on drawings @ 12% p.a. Drawings were Sachi ₹ 50,000 and Gauri ₹ 40,000.
  3. Gauri is to be allowed a Commission of 2.5% on sales. Sales for the year were ₹ 40,00,000.
  4. 10% of the divisible profits is to be kept in a Reserve Account.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Interest on Drawings will be recorded ______.

  • On the Debit of Profit & Loss Appropriation Account

  • On the Credit of Partners' Current Accounts

  • On the Debit of Partners' Capital Accounts

  • On the Debit of Partners' Current Accounts

3.Page 1.29

Sachi and Gauri are partners with fixed capitals of ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000 respectively. The profit for the year ended 31st March 2024 was ₹ 2,49,600 before allowing interest on partner's loan. Following is to be taken into consideration as per partnership deed:

  1. Interest on Loan by Sachi of ₹ 2,00,000 to the firm provided on 1st November, 2023.
  2. Interest on drawings @ 12% p.a. Drawings were Sachi ₹ 50,000 and Gauri ₹ 40,000.
  3. Gauri is to be allowed a Commission of 2.5% on sales. Sales for the year were ₹ 40,00,000.
  4. 10% of the divisible profits is to be kept in a Reserve Account.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Commission to Gauri will be recorded ______.

  • On the Debit side of Profit & Loss Account

  • On the Credit side of Gauri's Capital Account

  • On the Credit side of Gauri's Current Account

  • On the Debit side of Gauri's Current Account

4.Page 1.29

Sachi and Gauri are partners with fixed capitals of ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000 respectively. The profit for the year ended 31st March 2024 was ₹ 2,49,600 before allowing interest on partner's loan. Following is to be taken into consideration as per partnership deed:

  1. Interest on Loan by Sachi of ₹ 2,00,000 to the firm provided on 1st November, 2023.
  2. Interest on drawings @ 12% p.a. Drawings were Sachi ₹ 50,000 and Gauri ₹ 40,000.
  3. Gauri is to be allowed a Commission of 2.5% on sales. Sales for the year were ₹ 40,00,000.
  4. 10% of the divisible profits is to be kept in a Reserve Account.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Share of Profit will be ______.

  • Sachi ₹ 69,930 and Gauri ₹ 69,930

  • Sachi ₹ 67,500 and Gauri ₹ 67,500

  • Sachi ₹ 62,520 and Gauri ₹ 62,520

  • Sachi ₹ 62,770 and Gauri ₹ 62,770

CASE BASED MCQs - 4

1.Page 1.31
P and Q are partners with profit sharing ratio of 2 : 3 with fixed capitals of ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 8,00,000 respectively. On 1st June 2023, P and Q granted loans of ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively to the firm. Books of the firm are closed on 31st March 2024.

You are required to answer the following question:

If the profit before interest on loan for the year amounted to ₹ 6,000, the interest allowed on loan by P will be ______.

  • ₹ 10,000

  • ₹ 9,000

  • ₹ 6,000

  • ₹ 12,000

2.Page 1.31
P and Q are partners with profit sharing ratio of 2 : 3 with fixed capitals of ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 8,00,000 respectively. On 1st June 2023, P and Q granted loans of ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively to the firm. Books of the firm are closed on 31st March 2024.

You are required to answer the following question:

If the loss before interest on loan for the year amounted to ₹ 10,000, the interest allowed on loan by P will be ______.

  • ₹ Nil

  • ₹ 6,000

  • ₹ 10,000

  • ₹ 12,000

4.Page 1.31
P and Q are partners with profit sharing ratio of 2 : 3 with fixed capitals of ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 8,00,000 respectively. On 1st June 2023, P and Q granted loans of ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively to the firm. Books of the firm are closed on 31st March 2024.

You are required to answer the following question:

Interest on Loan by Partner P ______.

  • Is an appropriation of Profit

  • Is a charge against Profit

  • Will be Debited to Profit & Loss Account

  • Will be Debited to Profit & Loss Appropriation Account

3.Page 1.31
P and Q are partners with profit sharing ratio of 2 : 3 with fixed capitals of ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 8,00,000 respectively. On 1st June 2023, P and Q granted loans of ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively to the firm. Books of the firm are closed on 31st March 2024.

You are required to answer the following question:

Interest on Loan by P will be ______.

  • Credited to P's Capital Account

  • Credited to P's Current Account

  • Credited to P's Loan Account

  • Debited to P's Loan Account

CASE BASED MCQs - 5

1.Page 1.38

Read the following text and answer the given question:

Chandrika and Tara are in partnership with Capitals of ₹ 30,00,000 and ₹ 20,00,000 respectively. Business is being carried from the property owned by Tara on a monthly rent of ₹ 10,000. Chandrika is entitled to a salary of ₹ 15,000 per quarter and Tara a salary of ₹ 5,000 per month. 

Manager is entitled to a commission of 10% of profit before charging such commission. Net Profit for the year ended 31st March 2024 before any of the above adjustments was ₹ 10,00,000.

Rent payable to Tara is ______.

  • Appropriation of Profit

  • Charge against Profit

  • Debited to Profit & Loss Account

  • Debited to Profit & Loss Appropriation Account

2.Page 1.38

Read the following text and answer the given question:

Chandrika and Tara are in partnership with Capitals of ₹ 30,00,000 and ₹ 20,00,000 respectively. Business is being carried from the property owned by Tara on a monthly rent of ₹ 10,000. Chandrika is entitled to a salary of ₹ 15,000 per quarter and Tara a salary of ₹ 5,000 per month. 

Manager is entitled to a commission of 10% of profit before charging such commission. Net Profit for the year ended 31st March 2024 before any of the above adjustments was ₹ 10,00,000.

Salary payable to partners is ______.

  • Appropriation of Profit

  • Charge against Profit

  • Debited to Profit and Loss Account

  • Debited to Profit and Loss Appropriation Account

3.Page 1.38

Read the following text and answer the given question:

Chandrika and Tara are in partnership with Capitals of ₹ 30,00,000 and ₹ 20,00,000 respectively. Business is being carried from the property owned by Tara on a monthly rent of ₹ 10,000. Chandrika is entitled to a salary of ₹ 15,000 per quarter and Tara a salary of ₹ 5,000 per month. 

Manager is entitled to a commission of 10% of profit before charging such commission. Net Profit for the year ended 31st March 2024 before any of the above adjustments was ₹ 10,00,000.

Net Profit for the year will be ______.

  • ₹ 10,00,000

  • ₹ 8,80,000

  • ₹ 7,92,000

  • ₹ 8,00,000

4.Page 1.38

Read the following text and answer the given question:

Chandrika and Tara are in partnership with Capitals of ₹ 30,00,000 and ₹ 20,00,000 respectively. Business is being carried from the property owned by Tara on a monthly rent of ₹ 10,000. Chandrika is entitled to a salary of ₹ 15,000 per quarter and Tara a salary of ₹ 5,000 per month. 

Manager is entitled to a commission of 10% of profit before charging such commission. Net Profit for the year ended 31st March 2024 before any of the above adjustments was ₹ 10,00,000.

Share of Profit will be ______.

  • Chandrika ₹ 3,40,000 and Tara ₹ 3,40,000

  • Chandrika ₹ 3,36,000 and Tara ₹ 3,36,000

  • Chandrika ₹ 4,03,200 and Tara ₹ 2,68,800

  • Chandrika ₹ 4,08,000 and Tara ₹ 2,72,000

CASE BASED MCQs - 6

1.Page 1.39

Charu and Dushyant are partners with Capitals of ₹ 14,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000 respectively. During the year ended 31st March 2024, they earned a profit of ₹ 5,00,000 before any of the following adjustments:

  1. Interest on Capital is to be allowed @ 7% p.a.
  2. Charu granted a loan of ₹ 1,00,000 to the firm on 1st April, 2023. Out of this amount, ₹ 25,000 were returned to her on 31st July 2023.
  3. Dushyant is to get a quarterly rent of ₹ 45,000 for the use of his property by the firm.
  4. Interest on Drawings is to be charged at 8% p.a. Drawings of the partners were: Charu ₹ 1,00,000 and Dushyant ₹ 25,000.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Interest on Charu's Loan is ______.

  • Debited to Profit and Loss Appropriation Account

  • Debited to Profit and Loss Account

  • Appropriation of Profit

  • Charge against Profit

2.Page 1.39

Charu and Dushyant are partners with Capitals of ₹ 14,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000 respectively. During the year ended 31st March 2024, they earned a profit of ₹ 5,00,000 before any of the following adjustments:

  1. Interest on Capital is to be allowed @ 7% p.a.
  2. Charu granted a loan of ₹ 1,00,000 to the firm on 1st April, 2023. Out of this amount, ₹ 25,000 were returned to her on 31st July 2023.
  3. Dushyant is to get a quarterly rent of ₹ 45,000 for the use of his property by the firm.
  4. Interest on Drawings is to be charged at 8% p.a. Drawings of the partners were: Charu ₹ 1,00,000 and Dushyant ₹ 25,000.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Interest on Drawings will be ______.

  • Credited to Partners' Current Accounts

  • Credited to Partners' Capital Accounts

  • Debited to Partners' Current Accounts

  • Debited to Partners' Capital Accounts

3.Page 1.39

Charu and Dushyant are partners with Capitals of ₹ 14,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000 respectively. During the year ended 31st March 2024, they earned a profit of ₹ 5,00,000 before any of the following adjustments:

  1. Interest on Capital is to be allowed @ 7% p.a.
  2. Charu granted a loan of ₹ 1,00,000 to the firm on 1st April, 2023. Out of this amount, ₹ 25,000 were returned to her on 31st July 2023.
  3. Dushyant is to get a quarterly rent of ₹ 45,000 for the use of his property by the firm.
  4. Interest on Drawings is to be charged at 8% p.a. Drawings of the partners were: Charu ₹ 1,00,000 and Dushyant ₹ 25,000.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Net Profit for the year will amount to ______.

  • ₹3,20,000

  • ₹ 5,00,000

  • ₹ 3,15,000

  • ₹ 1,80,000

4.Page 1.39

Charu and Dushyant are partners with Capitals of ₹ 14,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000 respectively. During the year ended 31st March 2024, they earned a profit of ₹ 5,00,000 before any of the following adjustments:

  1. Interest on Capital is to be allowed @ 7% p.a.
  2. Charu granted a loan of ₹ 1,00,000 to the firm on 1st April, 2023. Out of this amount, ₹ 25,000 were returned to her on 31st July 2023.
  3. Dushyant is to get a quarterly rent of ₹ 45,000 for the use of his property by the firm.
  4. Interest on Drawings is to be charged at 8% p.a. Drawings of the partners were: Charu ₹ 1,00,000 and Dushyant ₹ 25,000.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Share of Profit will be ______.

  • Charu ₹ 92,500 and Dushyant ₹ 92,500

  • Charu ₹ 90,000 and Dushyant ₹ 90,000

  • Charu ₹ 1,26,000 and Dushyant ₹ 54,000

  • Charu ₹ 1,29,500 and Dushyant ₹ 55,500

CASE BASED MCQs - 7

1.Page 1.39
Ananya and Mukti are partners in a firm. On 1st April, 2023 their fixed Capitals were ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000 respectively. On Ist January, 2024, Ananya granted a loan of ₹ 2,00,000 to the firm. Mukti had allowed the firm to use her property for business for a monthly rent of ₹ 15,000. The partnership deed provides that interest on capital will be allowed @ 8% p.a. and Mukti is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 10,000 per month. The firm earned a profit of ₹ 63,000 for the year ended 31st March 2024 before any of the above adjustment is made.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Interest on Ananya's Loan will be recorded in ______.

  • Ananya's Current Account

  • Ananya's Capital Account

  • Ananya's Loan Account

  • Profit & Loss Appropriation Account

2.Page 1.39
Ananya and Mukti are partners in a firm. On 1st April, 2023 their fixed Capitals were ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000 respectively. On Ist January, 2024, Ananya granted a loan of ₹ 2,00,000 to the firm. Mukti had allowed the firm to use her property for business for a monthly rent of ₹ 15,000. The partnership deed provides that interest on capital will be allowed @ 8% p.a. and Mukti is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 10,000 per month. The firm earned a profit of ₹ 63,000 for the year ended 31st March 2024 before any of the above adjustment is made.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Which of the following is charge against profit?

  • Rent Payable to Mukti

  • Interest on Ananya's Loan

  • Salary Payable to Mukti

  • Interest on Capital

3.Page 1.39
Ananya and Mukti are partners in a firm. On 1st April, 2023 their fixed Capitals were ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000 respectively. On Ist January, 2024, Ananya granted a loan of ₹ 2,00,000 to the firm. Mukti had allowed the firm to use her property for business for a monthly rent of ₹ 15,000. The partnership deed provides that interest on capital will be allowed @ 8% p.a. and Mukti is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 10,000 per month. The firm earned a profit of ₹ 63,000 for the year ended 31st March 2024 before any of the above adjustment is made.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Interest allowed on Capital will be:

  • Ananya ₹ 48,000 and Mukti ₹ 32,000

  • Ananya ₹ 37,800 and Mukti ₹ 25,200

  • Ananya ₹ 36,000 and Mukti ₹ 24,000

  • No Interest will be allowed

4.Page 1.39
Ananya and Mukti are partners in a firm. On 1st April, 2023 their fixed Capitals were ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000 respectively. On Ist January, 2024, Ananya granted a loan of ₹ 2,00,000 to the firm. Mukti had allowed the firm to use her property for business for a monthly rent of ₹ 15,000. The partnership deed provides that interest on capital will be allowed @ 8% p.a. and Mukti is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 10,000 per month. The firm earned a profit of ₹ 63,000 for the year ended 31st March 2024 before any of the above adjustment is made.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Mukti's share of net loss will be ______.

  • ₹ 24,000

  • ₹ 64,000

  • ₹ 1,60,000

  • ₹ 60,000

CASE BASED MCQs - 8

1.Page 1.43

Jai and Partap are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their Capitals are ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 respectively. Firm earned a profit of ₹ 97,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before providing for any of the following adjustments:

  1. Interest on Capital is to be allowed @ 8% p.a.
  2. Interest is to be provided on Loan of ₹ 1,00,000 taken from Partap on 1st June 2023 and again ₹ 50,000 taken on 1st August, 2023.
  3. Jai is entitled to a rent of ₹ 5,000 per month for using his property for business purposes. Rent is still payable at the end of the year.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Rent payable to Jai will be ______.

  • Debited to Profit & Loss Account

  • Debited to Profit & Loss Appropriation Account

  • Credited to Jai's Capital Account

  • Credited to Rent Payable Account

2.Page 1.43

Jai and Partap are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their Capitals are ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 respectively. Firm earned a profit of ₹ 97,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before providing for any of the following adjustments:

  1. Interest on Capital is to be allowed @ 8% p.a.
  2. Interest is to be provided on Loan of ₹ 1,00,000 taken from Partap on 1st June 2023 and again ₹ 50,000 taken on 1st August, 2023.
  3. Jai is entitled to a rent of ₹ 5,000 per month for using his property for business purposes. Rent is still payable at the end of the year.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Interest on Partap's Loan will be ______.

  • Debited to Profit & Loss Account

  • Debited to Profit & Loss Appropriation Account

  • Credited to Partap's Loan Account

  • Credited to Partap's Capital Account

3.Page 1.43

Jai and Partap are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their Capitals are ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 respectively. Firm earned a profit of ₹ 97,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before providing for any of the following adjustments:

  1. Interest on Capital is to be allowed @ 8% p.a.
  2. Interest is to be provided on Loan of ₹ 1,00,000 taken from Partap on 1st June 2023 and again ₹ 50,000 taken on 1st August, 2023.
  3. Jai is entitled to a rent of ₹ 5,000 per month for using his property for business purposes. Rent is still payable at the end of the year.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Net Profit for the year will amount to ______.

  • ₹ 37,000

  • ₹ 30,000

  • ₹ 97,000

  • ₹ 90,000

4.Page 1.43

Jai and Partap are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their Capitals are ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 respectively. Firm earned a profit of ₹ 97,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before providing for any of the following adjustments:

  1. Interest on Capital is to be allowed @ 8% p.a.
  2. Interest is to be provided on Loan of ₹ 1,00,000 taken from Partap on 1st June 2023 and again ₹ 50,000 taken on 1st August, 2023.
  3. Jai is entitled to a rent of ₹ 5,000 per month for using his property for business purposes. Rent is still payable at the end of the year.

Based on the above information you are required to answer the following question:

Interest on Capital will be ______.

  • Jai ₹ 32,000 and Partap ₹ 16,000

  • Jai ₹ 18,000 and Partap ₹ 12,000

  • Jai ₹ 20,000 and Partap ₹ 10,000

  • No Interest will be allowed

CASE BASED MCQs - 9

1.Page 1.57

Read the following text and answer the given question:

A and B are partners having fixed Capitals of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 on 1st April 2023. They are allowed interest on Capitals @ 8% p.a. and are charged interest on drawings @ 10% p.a.

During the year, A withdrew ₹ 5,000 per month in the beginning of every month, whereas B withdrew ₹ 15,000 per quarter at the end of every quarter. 

The profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before the above mentioned adjustments were ₹ 1,34,500.

Interest on Capital will be recorded ______.

  • On the Credit side of Capital Accounts

  • On the Credit side of Profit & Loss Appropriation Account

  • On the Credit side of Current Accounts

  • On the Debit side of Current Accounts

2.Page 1.57

Read the following text and answer the given question:

A and B are partners having fixed Capitals of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 on 1st April 2023. They are allowed interest on Capitals @ 8% p.a. and are charged interest on drawings @ 10% p.a.

During the year, A withdrew ₹ 5,000 per month in the beginning of every month, whereas B withdrew ₹ 15,000 per quarter at the end of every quarter. 

The profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before the above mentioned adjustments were ₹ 1,34,500.

Interest on Drawings will amount to ______.

  • A ₹ 3,250 and B ₹ 2,750

  • A ₹ 3,750 and B ₹ 2,250

  • A ₹ 3,250 and B ₹ 3,750

  • A ₹ 3,250 and B ₹ 2,250

3.Page 1.57

Read the following text and answer the given question:

A and B are partners having fixed Capitals of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 on 1st April 2023. They are allowed interest on Capitals @ 8% p.a. and are charged interest on drawings @ 10% p.a.

During the year, A withdrew ₹ 5,000 per month in the beginning of every month, whereas B withdrew ₹ 15,000 per quarter at the end of every quarter. 

The profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before the above mentioned adjustments were ₹ 1,34,500.

Share of Profit will be ______.

  • A ₹ 60,000 and B ₹ 40,000

  • A ₹ 50,000 and ₹ 50,000

  • A ₹ 50,250 and ₹ 50,250

  • A ₹ 60,300 and ₹ 40,200

4.Page 1.57

Read the following text and answer the given question:

A and B are partners having fixed Capitals of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 on 1st April 2023. They are allowed interest on Capitals @ 8% p.a. and are charged interest on drawings @ 10% p.a.

During the year, A withdrew ₹ 5,000 per month in the beginning of every month, whereas B withdrew ₹ 15,000 per quarter at the end of every quarter. 

The profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before the above mentioned adjustments were ₹ 1,34,500.

Balance of Current Accounts will be ______.

  • A ₹ 20,750 (Cr.) and B ₹ 6,250 (Dr.)

  • A ₹ 20,750 (Dr.) and B ₹ 6,250 (Cr.)

  • A ₹ 10,750 (Cr.) and B ₹ 3,750 (Cr.)

  • A ₹ 10,750 (Dr.) and B ₹ 3,750 (Dr.)

CASE BASED MCQs - 10

1.Page 1.57

On 1st April, 2020, Pixie, Nixie, and Gypsy entered into a partnership with fixed capitals of ₹ 60,000, ₹ 50,000, and ₹ 30,000, respectively.
On 1st October, 2020, Pixie gave a loan of ₹ 12,000 to the firm. The partnership deed contained the following clauses:

  1. Interest on drawings to be charged @ 4% per annum.
  2. Pixie is to be entitled to a rent of ₹ 2,000 per annum for allowing the firm to carry on the business in his premises.

Nixie withdrew ₹ 1,000 at the end of the month for the first six months. Net profit of the firm for the year ending 31st March 2021 (before any interest but after rent on Pixie’s premises) was ₹ 1,21,000.

The net profit of the firm will be ______.

  • ₹ 1,21,000

  • ₹ 1,20,640

  • ₹ 1,18,640

  • ₹ 96,640

2.Page 1.57

On 1st April, 2020, Pixie, Nixie, and Gypsy entered into a partnership with fixed capitals of ₹ 60,000, ₹ 50,000, and ₹ 30,000, respectively.
On 1st October, 2020, Pixie gave a loan of ₹ 12,000 to the firm. The partnership deed contained the following clauses:

  1. Interest on drawings to be charged @ 4% per annum.
  2. Pixie is to be entitled to a rent of ₹ 2,000 per annum for allowing the firm to carry on the business in his premises.

Nixie withdrew ₹ 1,000 at the end of the month for the first six months. Net profit of the firm for the year ending 31st March 2021 (before any interest but after rent on Pixie’s premises) was ₹ 1,21,000.

Interest on drawings charged from Nixie will be ______.

  • ₹ 340

  • ₹ 220

  • ₹ 170

  • ₹ 18.33

CASE BASED MCQs - 11

1.Page 1.62

Indu and Surekha are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1 with Capitals of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000.

You are required to answer the following question in the alternative case:

If the partnership deed provides for interest on Capital @ 9% p.a. and the profits for the year are ₹ 36,000, then Indu's share of interest on Capital will be ______.

  • ₹ 24,000

  • ₹ 27,000

  • ₹ 21,600

  • ₹ 14,000

2.Page 1.62

Indu and Surekha are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1 with Capitals of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000.

You are required to answer the following question in the alternative case:

If the partnership deed provides for interest on Capital @ 9% p.a. and the loss for the year is 15,000, then Indu's share of interest on Capital will be ______.

  • ₹ 27,000

  • ₹ 9,000

  • ₹ 10,000

  • Nil

3.Page 1.62

Indu and Surekha are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1 with Capitals of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000.

You are required to answer the following question in the alternative case:

If the partnership deed is silent as to interest on Capital and the profits for the year are ₹ 60,000, then Surekha's share of interest on Capital will be ______.

  • ₹ 18,000

  • Nil

  • ₹ 27,000

  • ₹ 12,000

4.Page 1.62

Indu and Surekha are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1 with Capitals of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000.

You are required to answer the following question in the alternative case:

If the partnership deed provides for interest on Capital @ 9% p.a. even if it involves the firm in loss and the profits for the year are ₹ 30,000, then Indu's share of interest on Capital will be ______.

  • ₹ 18,000

  • ₹ 20,000

  • ₹ 27,000

  • ₹ 12,000

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (3 Marks) [Pages 1.97 - 1.98]

D. K. Goel solutions for Accountancy Part A Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 1 Accounting for Partnership Firms - Fundamentals SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (3 Marks) [Pages 1.97 - 1.98]

1.Page 1.97

Anna and Bobby were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3. On 1st April, 2023, their capital accounts showed balances of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively. Calculate the amount of profit to be distributed between the partners if the partnership deed provided for interest on capital @ 10% p.a., and the firm earned a profit of ₹ 45,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

2.Page 1.98

Vishu and Himanshu are partners in a firm. From the following Balance sheet and information given, calculate interest on capitals @ 6% p.a. for the year, ending 31st March, 2026:

Liabilities Assets
Vishu's Capital A/c 1,50,000 Cash in Hand 12,000
Himanshu's Capital A/с 1,20,000 Other Assets 2,76,000
P & L Appropriation A/c - 2025-26 45,000 Drawings: Vishu 27,000
  3,15,000   3,15,000

During the year ending 31st March, 2026, Vishu's drawings were ₹ 27,000 and Himanshu's drawings ₹ 18,000. Profit earned by the firm during 2025-26 was ₹ 87,000.

3.Page 1.98

Pratap and Shiva were partners in a firm sharing profits equally. As per agreement, Pratap to get a salary of ₹ 10,000 p.m. and Shiva is entitled to commission at the rate of 2% on sales.

On 1st Oct., 2025, Pratap had given his premises to the firm for business purposes for which he is entitled to a rent of ₹ 15,000 p.m. The firm earned a net profit of ₹ 2,52,000 for the year 2025-26 before providing for rent to Pratap. Sales for the year ended on 31st March, 2026 was ₹ 30,00,000.

Show the distribution of profit.

4.Page 1.98

Lucky, Paras and Palak are partners in a firm. Palak is guaranteed minimum profit of ₹ 40,000 as her share of profit, Paras is entitled to salary of ₹ 15,000 p.m.

The firm earned a profit of ₹ 90,000 for the year ended 31st March 2026 before allowing rent of ₹ 10,000 p.m. to Lucky for use of his property by the firm.

You are required to pass necessary Journal entries in the books of the firm.

COMPETENCY FOCUSED QUESTIONS [Pages 1.99 - 1.100]

D. K. Goel solutions for Accountancy Part A Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 1 Accounting for Partnership Firms - Fundamentals COMPETENCY FOCUSED QUESTIONS [Pages 1.99 - 1.100]

1.Page 1.99

A and B were partners is a firm. Their capital account balances on 1st April, 2025 were ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000, respectively, while current accounts show nil balances. On 1st August, 2025, A withdrew, goods worth ₹ 10,000 and cash ₹ 15,000 for his personal use. B paid firm's rent of ₹ 60,000 from his personal bank account on 1st October, 2025.

As per partnership deed, Interest on capital at the rate of 6% p.a. is allowed to partners.

Find out the amount of interest on capitals payable for 2025-26 and pass Adjusting Entry for Interest on Capital.

2.Page 1.99

X and Y entered into a partnership business on 1st June, 2025 with profit sharing ratio of 2: 1.

As per their partnership deed interest on drawings is to be charged @ 6% p.a.

X withdrew ₹ 5,000 per month for 6 months starting from 1st August in the beginning of every month.

Y withdrew ₹ 8,000 per month at the end of every month starting from 31st August, 2025.

Pass adjusting and closing entries for Interest on Drawings.

3.Page 1.100

Sushil, Bharat and Azad were partners sharing profits in 2 : 2 : 1. Their capitals on 31st March, 2026 were ₹ 2,78,000, ₹ 2,10,500 and ₹ 1,44,000 respectively after adjusting drawings and share of profit.

Profit for the year 2025-26 earned by the firm was ₹ 45,000. The drawings of Sushil, Bharat and Azad during the year amounted to ₹ 30,000 ₹ 25,000 and ₹ 10,000 respectively.

After the final accounts had been prepared, it was noticed that interest on capital @ 10% p.a. has not been allowed though it is mentioned in the agreement.

How much interest on capital will be received by each partner?

4.Page 1.100

Rudra, Dev and Shiv were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Their fixed capitals were ₹ 6,00,000, ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 respectively. Besides his capital, Shiv had given a loan of ₹ 75,000 to the firm. Their partnership deed provided for the following:

  1. Interest on capital @ 9% p.a. 
  2. Interest on partner's drawings @ 12% p.a. 
  3. Salary to Rudra ₹ 30,000 per month and to Dev ₹ 40,000 per quarter. 
  4. Interest on Shiv's loan @ 9% p.a.

During the year, Rudra withdrew ₹ 50,000 at the end of each quarter. Dev withdrew ₹ 50,000 in the beginning of each half year and Shiv withdrew ₹ 70,000 at the end of each half year.

The profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2022 before allowing interest on Shiv's loan was ₹ 7,06,750.

  1. How much amount of net profit will be transferred to Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c? 
  2. What will be the amount of interest on drawings of the partners?
5.Page 1.100

There are three partners in a partnership firm. The total of their current accounts at the start of the year was ₹ 18,000 and at the end of the year was ₹ 32,000.

Total drawings for the year amount to ₹ 22,000 and the total partners' salaries are ₹ 13,000.

What is the profit for the year distributed between the partners?

PRACTICAL QUESTIONS [Pages 1.101 - 1.130]

D. K. Goel solutions for Accountancy Part A Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 1 Accounting for Partnership Firms - Fundamentals PRACTICAL QUESTIONS [Pages 1.101 - 1.130]

1.Page 1.101

X and Y are partners in a firm. They do not have any partnership deed. What should be done in the following cases:

  1. X has invested ₹ 10,00,000 and Y only ₹ 5,00,000 as capital. X wants interest on capital @ 8% p.a.
  2. X spends twice the time that Y devotes to the business. He wants a salary of ₹ 10,000 per month for the extra time spent by him.
  3. X wants to introduce his son Rajesh into the business for a 25% share to be given out of his share of profits. Y objects to it.
  4. X has advanced a loan of ₹ 2,00,000 to the firm. He claims interest @ 9% p.a.
  5. Y withdraws ₹ 10,000 per month from the firm for his personal use. X claims that interest on drawings @ 12% p.a. be charged from Y.
2.Page 1.101

X and Y are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 1. The undermentioned trial balance was extracted from their books as at 31st March, 2024:

Particulars Dr.
Balances (₹)
Cr.
Balances (₹)
X’s Capital   3,20,000
Y’s Capital   2,40,000
X’s Drawings 40,000  
Y’s Drawings 32,000  
Stock (1st April, 2023) 45,200  
Purchases and Sales 8,68,000 12,45,000
Debtors and Creditors 1,52,000 48,000
Buildings 6,00,000  
Cash in Hand 5,900  
Bank Overdraft   27,500
Salaries to Staff 74,700  
Rent 26,400  
Advertising Expenditure 5,000  
Travelling Expenses 31,300  
  18,80,500 18,80,500

You are required to prepare a Trading Profit and Loss Account and Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year ended 31st March, 2024, and a Balance Sheet as on that date. The following adjustments are to be made:

  1. The value of the stock on March 31, 2024, was ₹ 64,000.
  2. Charge depreciation on Buildings at 10%.
  3. Provide for outstanding rent of ₹ 2,400.
  4. Partners are entitled to interest on Capital @ 5% and X is entitled to a salary of ₹ 48,000 p.a.
3.Page 1.102

Girish and Satish are partners in a firm. Their capitals on April 1, 2023, were ₹ 5,60,000 and ₹ 4,75,000, respectively. On August 1, 2023, they decided that their capitals should be ₹ 5,00,000 each. The necessary adjustments in the capitals were made by introducing or withdrawing cash. Interest on capital is allowed at 6% p.a. You are required to compute interest on capital for the year ending March 31, 2024.

Fluctuating Capitals

4. (A)Page 1.102

On 1st April, 2023, A and B commenced business with capitals of ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively. On 31st March, 2024, the net profit (before taking into account the provisions of deed) was ₹ 2,40,000. Interest on capitals is to be allowed at 6% p.a. B was entitled to a salary of ₹ 60,000 p.a. The drawings of the partners A and B were ₹ 60,000 and ₹ 40,000, respectively. The interest on drawings for A being ₹ 2,000 and B ₹ 1,000. Assuming that A and B are equal partners, prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c and Partner’s Capital Accounts as at 31st March, 2024.

4. (B)Page 1.102

Anubha and Kajal are partners of a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:1. Their capital, were Rs 90,000 and Rs 60,000. The profit during the year were Rs 45,000. According to partnership deed, both partners are allowed salary, Rs 700 per month to Anubha and Rs 500 per month to Kajal. Interest allowed on capital @ 5% p.a. The drawings at the end of the period were Rs 8,500 for Anubha and Rs 6,500 for Kajal. Interest is to be charged @ 5% p.a. on drawings. Prepare partners capital accounts, assuming that the capital account are fluctuating.

5.Page 1.102

X and Y are partners with capitals of ₹ 1,00,000 and ₹ 80,000, respectively, on 1st April, 2023, and their profit sharing ratio is 2 : 1. Interest on capital is agreed @ 12% p.a. Y is to be allowed an annual salary of ₹ 6,000. The profit for the year ending 31st March, 2024, amounted to ₹ 50,000. The manager is entitled to a commission of 10% of the profits.

Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and Capital Accounts.

6.Page 1.103
Asha and Lata are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1 : 2. Asha is entitled to a salary of ₹ 2,00,000 p.a. and a commission of 8% of net profit before charging any commission. Lata is entitled to a commission of 8% of net profit after charging her commission. Net Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024 amounted to ₹ 5,40,000.

Prepare Profit & Loss Appropriation Account.

7.Page 1.103

A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits or losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 with capitals of ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 8,00,000 respectively, on 1st April, 2023. Each partner is entitled to 10% p.a. interest on his capital. B is entitled to a commission of 10% on net profit before charging any commission. A is entitled a commission of 8% of net profit after charging all commissions. Net profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024, was ₹ 4,80,000.

Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

Fixed Capitals

8.Page 1.103

Y and Z are partners with capitals of ₹ 2,50,000 and ₹ 1,50,000, respectively, on 1st April, 2023. Each partner is entitled to 9% p.a. interest on his capital. Z is entitled to a salary of ₹ 60,000 p.a. together with a commission of 6% of Net Profit after charging his commission. Net profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024, amounts to ₹ 2,12,000.

Prepare Partner’s Capital Accounts:

  1. When capitals are fixed.
  2. When capitals are fluctuating.

Hint: When the profit-sharing ratio of the partners is not given in the question, the profits will be shared equally.

9.Page 1.104

A, B and C were partners in a firm having capitals of ₹ 2,00,000; ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 80,000 respectively on 1st April, 2025. Their Current Account balances were A: ₹ 20,000; B: ₹ 10,000 and C: ₹ 5,000 (Dr.). According to the partnership deed the partners were entitled to interest on capital @ 10% p.a. B being the working partner was also entitled to a salary of ₹ 6,000 per quarter. The profits were to be divided as follows:

  1. The first ₹ 60,000 in proportion to their capitals.
  2. Next ₹ 1,00,000 in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 1.
  3. Remaining profits to be shared equally.

The firm made a profit of ₹ 2,80,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2026 before charging any of the above items.

Prepare the Profit & Loss Appropriation Account and Partners' Current Accounts.

Interest on Loan by Partner to the Firm

10.Page 1.104
Aru and Esha are partners sharing profits equally. Esha had given loan of ₹ 4,00,000 to the firm on 1st October 2023 and it was agreed that interest will be paid @ 9% p.a. Interest on Esha's Loan upto February 2024 was paid by cheque on 2nd March 2024 and balance was yet to be paid.

Pass Journal entries for interest on loan for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

11.Page 1.104

Lata and Mamta are partners with capitals of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively, sharing profits as Lata 70% and Mamta 30%. During the year ended 31st March 2024, they earned a profit of ₹ 2,54,800 before allowing interest on the partner’s loan. The terms of partnership are as follows:

  1. Interest on capital is to be allowed @ 7% p.a.
  2. Lata is to get a salary of ₹ 2,500 per month.
  3. Interest on a loan by Mamta to the firm of ₹ 80,000 for the whole year.
  4. Interest on drawings of partners at 8% per annum. Drawings being Lata at ₹ 50,000 and Mamta at ₹ 75,000.
  5. 1/10th of the net profit should be transferred to the general reserve.

Prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

Hint:

  1. Interest on loans will be calculated at 6% p.a.
  2. Interest on drawings will be calculated for an average period of 6 months.
  3. Transfer to General Reserve will be 10% of net profit, i.e., 10% of 250,000 = ₹ 25,000.
12.Page 1.104

A, B and C are partners sharing the profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5. On 1st July, 2023, A and B granted loans of ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000, respectively, to the firm. Show the distribution of profits/losses for the year ended 31st March, 2024, in the following cases:

Case:

  1. If the profits before interest for the year amounted to ₹ 7,500.
  2. If the loss before interest for the year amounted to ₹ 7,500.
13.Page 1.105

Raj, Mehak, and Divya were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. Their respective capitals were ₹ 6,00,000, ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000. The partnership deed provided for the following:

  1. Interest on capital @ 8% per annum.
  2. Interest on drawings @ 6% per annum.
  3. Interest on the partner’s loan to the firm @ 5% per annum.

During the year, Raj had withdrawn ₹ 12,000 on 1st October, 2021, while Mehak withdrew ₹ 60,000 on 1st December, 2021.

On 1st January, 2022, Divya had given a loan of ₹ 1,20,000 to the firm.

Pass the necessary journal entries in the books of the firm for the following transactions for the year ended 31st March, 2022:

  1. Allowing interest on Raj’s capital.
  2. Charging interest on Mehak’s drawings.
  3. Providing interest on a loan given to the firm by Divya.

Also pass transfer entries in the Profit and Loss Account/Profit and Loss Appropriation Account, as the case may be.

Interest on Loan by the Firm to Partner

14.Page 1.105

A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses equally. On 1st April, 2023, their fixed capitals were ₹ 8,00,000, ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000, respectively. On 1st October 2023, A advanced ₹ 1,00,000 to the firm, whereas C took a loan of ₹ 1,50,000 from the firm on the same date. It was agreed among the partners that C will pay interest @ 10% p.a.

Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024, amounted to ₹ 4,20,000 before allowing or charging interest on loans. Pass journal entries for interest on loans and prepare current accounts of the partners.

Hint: Interest on A’s loan will not be credited to his current account. It will be credited to his loan A/c.

15.Page 1.105

Hemant and Sameer are partners in a firm. On 1st December 2023, Hemant gave a loan to the firm of ₹ 5,00,000. On the same date, the firm gave a loan of ₹ 2,00,000 to Sameer. They do not have an agreement as to interest.

The firm earned a profit of ₹ 3,70,000 (before any interest) for the year ended 31st March, 2024. Pass journal entries for interest on loans and distribution of profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

Hints:

  1. Interest on a loan by Hemant will be provided @ 6% p.a.
  2. Interest on loan by Sameer will not be charged.

Rent Paid or Payable to a Partner

16.Page 1.106
Kia and Siya are partners in a firm sharing profits equally. Siya has given her property on rent to the firm on a monthly rent of ₹ 25,000. The firm paid her rent from April 2023 to January 2024 by cheque on 10th February 2024. Rent for the month of February and March was yet to be paid.

Pass the journal entries for the above transactions for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

17.Page 1.106

Radha and Rukmani are partners in a firm with fixed capitals of ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000 respectively. 

They share profits in the ratio of 1 : 2. Both partners are entitled to interest on capitals @ 8% per annum. In addition, Rukmani is entitled to a salary of ₹ 20,000 per month. Business is being carried from the property owned by Radha on a yearly rent of ₹ 1,20,000. Net Profit for the year ended 31st March 2024 before providing for rent was ₹ 5,50,000.

You are required to draw Profit & Loss Appropriation Account for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

18.Page 1.106

Divyanshi and Bhawna entered into a partnership firm on 1st July, 2025, with capitals of ₹ 6,50,000 and ₹ 2,70,000 respectively sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 1.
The terms of Partnership Deed were as follows:

  1. Interest on capital to be allowed @ 6% p.a.
  2. 4% of the Net Profit to be provided as commission to Bhawna before charging such commission.
  3. Bhawna is entitled to a rent of ₹ 5,000 p.m. for allowing the firm to carry on the business in her premises.
  4. Interest on loan advanced by a partner to the firm @ 10% p.a.

Divyanshi advanced a loan of ₹ 3,00,000 to the firm on 1st January, 2026.

The firm earned a net profit of ₹ 2,40,000 after considering all charges against profits. Pass Journal Entries for the year ended 31st March, 2026.

Pass Journal Entries for the year ended 31st March, 2026.

Hint: Since net profit of ₹ 2,40,000 is given after considering all charges against profit, this amount will be transferred from Profit & Loss A/c to Profit & Loss Appropriation A/c.

19.Page 1.107

A and B are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of their capitals which were ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000 respectively on 1st April, 2023. The partnership deed provides that:

  1. Both partners will get monthly salary of ₹ 20,000 each;
  2. Interest on capital will be allowed @ 8% p.a.
  3. A will get a quarterly rent of ₹ 24,000 for the use of his property by the firm.

On 1st July, 2023 A and B granted loans of ₹ 1,00,000 and 50,000 respectively to the firm. During the year ended 31st March 2024, the firm incurred a loss of ₹ 17,250 before any adjustment is made as per partnership deed.

Prepare an account showing the distribution of profit/loss.

Hint: Salary to Partners and interest on capitals will not be provided and P & L App. A/c will not be prepared since the firm has suffered loss.

20.Page 1.107
A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 1 : 2. Their capitals on 1st April 2023 were 4,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000 respectively. As per partnership deed, A is to get a monthly salary of ₹ 15,000 and interest on capitals is to be provided @ 10% p.a. and charged on drawings @ 12% p.a. During the year A withdrew ₹ 30,000 and B withdrew ₹ 50,000.

The firm incurred a loss of ₹ 60,000 during the year ended 31st March, 2024 before above adjustments. You are required to prepare an account showing the distribution of profit/loss.

When Appropriation are more than Available Profit

21.Page 1.107

Parul and Rajul were partners in a firm, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3. The balance in their fixed capital accounts on 1st April, 2023 were: Parul ₹ 6,00,000 and Rajul ₹ 8,00,000. The partnership deed provided for allowing interest on capital at 12% per annum. The net profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2024 was ₹ 1,26,000.

Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year ended 31st March, 2024. Show your working clearly.

Interest on Drawings

22. (A)Page 1.107

Mr. Ashok Gupta is a partner in a firm. He withdrew the following amounts during the year ended 31st March, 2025:

 
April, 30 8,000
June, 30 6,000
Sept., 30 5,000
Dec., 31 12,000
Jan., 31 10,000

Calculate interest on drawings @ 9% p.a. for the year ended on 31st March, 2025.

22. (B)Page 1.108

A is a partner in a firm. During the year ended 31st March, 2025, A’s drawings were:

 
1st June 1,000
1st August 750
1st October 1,250
1st December 500
1st February 500

Interest on drawings is charged @ 10% per annum. Calculate interest on drawings of A for the year ended 31st March, 2025.

23.Page 1.108

As per the partnership deed, interest on drawings is to be charged @ 7% p.a. Sohan, a partner of the firm, withdrew the following amounts during the year ended 31st March, 2024:

Date 6th August, 2024 22nd November, 2024 14th January, 2024 10th March, 2024
Amount (₹) 12,000 10,000 18,000 27,000

What will be the amount of interest on Sohan’s drawings?

24. (A)Page 1.108

Gopal is a partner in a firm. He withdrew ₹ 1,000 p.m. regularly on the first day of every month during the year ended 31st March, 2025, for personal expenses. If interest on drawings is charged @ 15% p.a., calculate the interest on the drawings of Gopal.

24. (B)Page 1.108

X, Y and Z are partners in a firm. You are informed that

  1. X draws ₹ 4,000 from the firm at the beginning of every month,
  2. Y draws ₹ 4,000 from the firm at the end of every month, and
  3. Z draws ₹ 4,000 from the firm in the middle of every month.

Interest on drawings is to be charged @ 9% p.a. Calculate interest on partner’s drawings.

25.Page 1.109

Calculate the interest on drawings of Mr. Aditya @ 8% p.a. for the year ended 31st March, 2025, in each of the following alternative cases:

Case:

  1. If he withdrew ₹ 5,000 in the beginning of each quarter.
  2. If he withdrew ₹ 6,000 at the end of each quarter.
  3. If he withdrew ₹ 10,000 during the middle of each quarter.
26.Page 1.109

Calculate the interest on drawings of Sh. Ganesh @ 9% p.a. for the year ended 31st March, 2024, in each of the following alternative cases:

Case:

  1. If he withdrew ₹ 4,000 p.m. in the beginning of every month;
  2. If he withdrew ₹ 5,000 p.m. at the end of every month;
  3. If he withdrew ₹ 6,000 p.m;
  4. If he withdrew ₹ 72,000 during the year;
  5. If he withdrew as follows:
     
    30th April, 2023 10,000
    1st July, 2023 15,000
    1st Oct., 2023 18,000
    30th Nov., 2023 12,000
    31st March, 2024 20,000
  6. If he withdrew ₹ 12,000 in the beginning of each quarter;
  7. If he withdrew ₹ 18,000 at the end of each quarter;
  8. If he withdrew ₹ 18,000 during the middle of each quarter.
27. (A)Page 1.109

Gupta is a partner in a firm. He regularly drew ₹ 800 at the beginning of every month for the six months ending 31st March, 2024. Calculate interest on drawings at 15% p.a.

27. (B)Page 1.109

Gupta is a partner in a firm. He regularly drew ₹ 800 at the end of every month for the six months ending 31st March, 2024. Calculate interest on drawings at 15% p.a.

27. (C)Page 1.109

A, B and C are partners in a firm. For six months ending 31st March, 2024:

A drew regularly ₹ 15,000 in the beginning of every month. B drew regularly ₹ 20,000 at the end of every month, and C drew regularly ₹ 25,000 in the middle of every month.

Calculate interest on drawings @ 10% p.a. for six months ending 31st March, 2024.

28.Page 1.109

Gargi withdrew ₹ 15,000 p.m. for six months ended 30th September, 2024. Calculate interest on drawings @ 8% p.a. in the following cases for the year ended 31st March, 2025.

  1. When she withdrew the amount in the beginning of every month.
  2. When she withdrew the amount in the middle of every month.
  3. When she withdrew the amount at the end of every month.
29.Page 1.110

Calculate interest on A's drawings:

  1. If he has withdrawn ₹ 60,000 on 1st October, 2022 and rate of interest on drawings is 8% per annum.
  2. If he has withdrawn ₹ 60,000 on 1st October, 2022 and rate of interest on drawings is 8%.

Books are closed on 31st March, 2023.

30.Page 1.110

Calculate the amount of Era’s monthly drawings for the year ended 31st March, 2023, in the following cases when interest is charged on drawings @ 10% p.a.

  1. When she withdrew a fixed amount at the beginning of each month, and interest on drawings is ₹ 5,200.
  2. When she withdrew a fixed amount at the end of each month and interest on drawings is ₹ 6,600.
31.Page 1.110

Sneha is a partner in a firm. Calculate the amount of Sneha’s quarterly drawings for the year ended 31st March, 2023, in the following cases when interest is charged @ 10% p.a.

  1. When she withdrew a fixed amount in the beginning of each quarter and interest on drawings is ₹ 3,750.
  2. When she withdrew a fixed amount at the end of each quarter and interest on drawings is ₹ 3,000.
32. (i)Page 1.110

Anamika and Monika are partners in a firm. Anamika withdrew ₹ 25,000 at the end of each month, and interest on drawings was calculated at ₹ 8,250 at the end of the year. What is the rate of interest on drawings?

32. (ii)Page 1.110

Shruti and Gayatri are partners in a firm. Shruti withdrew ₹ 60,000 at the end of each quarter, and interest on drawings was calculated to be ₹ 6,300 at the end of the year. What is the rate of interest on drawings?

33.Page 1.110

Partner A withdrew ₹ 70,000 in the middle of each half year. Calculate the rate of interest on drawings if the amount of interest charged at the end of the year was ₹ 8,400.

34.Page 1.110

Ascertain the amount of each drawing made by B, during the year ending 31st March, 2026, if he withdrew a fixed amount at the beginning of every alternate month starting from 1st April, 2025. The interest on drawings was ₹ 4,725 charged @ 9% p.a.

Interest on Capital

35.Page 1.111

X and Y are partners sharing the profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1 with capitals of ₹ 50,000 and ₹ 30,000, respectively. Show the distribution of profits in each of the following alternative cases:

  1. If the partnership deed is silent as to the interest on capital and the profits for the year are ₹ 9,000.
  2. If the partnership deed provides for interest on capital @ 6% p.a. and the losses for the year are ₹ 6,000.
  3. If the partnership deed provides for interest on capital @ 6% p.a. and the profits for the year are ₹ 9,000.
  4. If the partnership deed provides for interest on capital @ 6% p.a. and the profits for the year are ₹ 3,000.
  5. If the partnership deed provides for interest on capital @ 6% p.a., even if it involves the firm in loss and the profits for the year are ₹ 3,000.
36.Page 1.111

A and B contribute ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000, respectively, as their capitals. They decide to allow interest on capital @ 8% p.a. Their respective share of profit is 3 : 2 and the profit for the year is ₹ 42,000 before allowing for interest on capital. Show the distribution of profits:

  1. Where there is no agreement except for interest on capital and
  2. Where there is a clear agreement that the interest on capital will be allowed even if it involves the firm in loss.
37.Page 1.111
P and Q were partners in a firm sharing profits in 3 : 1 ratio. Their respective fixed capitals were ₹ 10,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000. The partnership deed provided interest on capital @ 12% p.a. The partnership deed further provided that interest on capital will be allowed fully even if it will result into a loss to the firm. The net profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2018 was ₹ 1,50,000.

Pass necessary journal entries in the books of the firm allowing interest on capital and division of profit/loss among the partners.

38.Page 1.111

On 1.4.2013, Brij and Nandan entered into a partnership to construct toilets in government girls schools in the remote areas of Uttarakhand. They contributed capitals of Rs 10,00,000 and Rs 15,00,000 respectively. Their profit sharing ratio was 2:3 and interest allowed on capital as provided in the Partnership Deed was 12% per annum. During the year ended 31.3.2014, the firm earned a profit of Rs 2,00,000

Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account of Brij and Nandan for the year ended 31.3.2014

39.Page 1.112

Kavita and Leela are partners with capitals of ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000 and sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1. Their partnership deed provides that interest on capital shall be provided @ 8% p.a., and it is to be treated as a charge against profits. Prepare relevant accounts to allocate the profit in the following alternative cases:

  1. If profit for the year is ₹ 1,10,000.
  2. If profit for the year is ₹ 35,000.
  3. If loss for the year is ₹ 10,000.

Hint: Interest on capital will be recorded in the profit and loss account since it is a charge against profits.

40.Page 1.112

Lalan and Balan were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their fixed capitals on 1st April, 2023, were Lalan, ₹ 1,00,000 and Balan, ₹ 2,00,000. They agreed to allow interest on capital @ 12% per annum and to charge on drawings @ 15% per annum. The firm earned a profit, before all the above adjustments, of ₹ 30,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2024. The drawings of Lalan and Balan during the year were ₹ 3,000 and ₹ 5,000, respectively. Showing you calculations clearly, prepare a Profit and Loss Appropriation Account of Lalan and Balan. The interest on capital will be allowed even if the firm incurs a loss.

Adjustments in the Closed Accounts

41.Page 1.112

After the accounts of the partnership have been drawn up and the books closed off, it is discovered that interest on capitals @ 8% p.a., as provided in the partnership agreement, has been omitted to be recorded. Their capital accounts at the beginning of the year stood as follows: A ₹ 8,00,000; B ₹ 4,00,000; C ₹ 3,00,000. Their profit-sharing ratio was 2 : 1 : 1. Instead of altering the balance sheet, it is decided to pass the necessary adjusting entry at the beginning of the next year.

You are required to give the necessary journal entry.

42.Page 1.113

A, B, C and D are partners sharing profits in 2 : 2 : 1 : 1. They distributed the profit for the year ending 31st March 2024, ₹ 9,00,000, without providing for the following:

  1. Salary to A @ 15,000 per month.
  2. Salary to B and D @ ₹ 30,000 per quarter to each partner.

Give the necessary adjusting journal entry.

43.Page 1.113

A, B, and C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. They have omitted interest on capital @ 8% p.a. for two years ended 31st March, 2024. Their fixed capitals were ₹ 4,00,000, ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 8,00,000, respectively. Pass the necessary adjusting entry.

44.Page 1.113

Asha, Suman and Verka were partners in a firm; their capitals were ₹ 9,00,000, ₹ 7,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000, respectively, as of 1st April 2022. Net profit for the year ended 31st March 2023 was ₹ 1,20,000, which was distributed without providing for interest on capital @ 8% p.a. as per the partnership deed.

Pass the necessary adjustment entry.

Hint: Interest on capital is in excess of net profit.

45.Page 1.113

A, B, C, and D are partners sharing profits and losses in 2 : 2 : 3 : 3 respectively. After the accounts of the year had been closed, it was found that interest on drawings @ 6% p.a. has not been taken into consideration. The drawings of the partners were A ₹ 20,000, B ₹ 24,000, C ₹ 32,000, and D ₹ 44,000. Give the necessary adjusting entry.

46.Page 1.113

A and B were partners sharing profits in 2 : 1 ratio. During the year ended 31st March, 2024, A’s drawings were ₹ 50,000 per month, drawn in the beginning of every month, and B’s drawings were ₹ 25,000 per month, drawn at the end of every month. After the preparation of final accounts, it was discovered that interest on A’s drawings @ 12% p.a. was not taken into consideration. Give the necessary adjusting entry on 1st April, 2024.

47.Page 1.114

Anil, Sunil, and Sanjay have omitted interest on capital for the two years ended on 31st March, 2024. Their fixed capitals in two years were Anil ₹ 8,00,000, Sunil ₹ 7,00,000, and Sanjay ₹ 3,00,000. The rate of interest on capital is 10% p.a. Their profit sharing ratios were in the first year 4 : 3 : 2 and in the second year 3 : 2 : 1.

Give the necessary adjusting entry at the beginning of next year.

48. (A)Page 1.114

On 1st April, 2023, the capitals of A and B were ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively. They divided profits in their capital ratio. Profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024, were ₹ 3,00,000, which have been duly distributed among the partners, but the following transactions were not passed through the books:

  1. Interest on capitals @ 12% p.a.
  2. Interest on drawings A ₹ 12,000; B ₹ 10,000.
  3. Commission due to B ₹ 20,000 on a special transaction.
  4. A is to be paid a salary of ₹ 50,000.

You are required to pass a journal entry on 10th April, 2024, which will not affect the profit and loss account of the firm and at the same time will rectify the errors.

48. (B)Page 1.114

Kumar and Raja were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 7 : 3. Their fixed capitals were: Kumar ₹ 9,00,000 and Raja ₹ 4,00,000. The partnership deed provided for the following, but the profit for the year was distributed without providing for:

  1. Interest on capital @ 9% per annum.
  2. Kumar’s salary ₹ 50,000 per year and Raja’s salary ₹ 3,000 per month.

The profit for the year ended 31.3.2024 was ₹ 2,78,000.

Pass the adjustment entry.

49.Page 1.114

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. Their fixed capitals were ₹ 4,00,000, ₹ 2,50,000 and ₹ 1,00,000, respectively. Net profit for the year ending 31st March, 2022, amounted to ₹ 2,20,000 which was distributed without providing for the following:

  1. Salary to B ₹ 5,000 p.m. and to C ₹ 10,000 per quarter.
  2. Interest on capital @ 6% p.a.
  3. Commission to Manager @ 10% on net profit after charging such commission.

Pass the necessary rectifying entry.

(Distribution of Profit in Wrong Ratio)

50.Page 1.115

Suresh and Ramesh were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their fixed capitals were: Suresh ₹ 9,00,000 and Ramesh ₹ 6,00,000. The partnership deed provided for the following:

  1. Interest on capital @ 5% per annum.
  2. ₹ 60,000 per annum salary to Suresh and salary ₹ 2,000 per month to Ramesh. The profit earned by the firm for the year ending 31-3-2024 was ₹ 2,34,000.

The profits were divided equally without providing for the above.

Pass the adjustment entry.

(Distribution of Profit in Wrong Ratio)

51.Page 1.115

A, B and C were partners in a firm. Their capitals were A ₹ 1,00,000, B ₹ 2,00,000 and C ₹ 3,00,000, respectively, on 1st April, 2023. According to the partnership deed, they were entitled to an interest on capital @ 5% p.a. In addition, A was also entitled to draw a salary of ₹ 5,000 per month. C was entitled to a commission of 5% on net profits. The net profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024, were ₹ 3,60,000, distributed in the ratio of their capitals without providing for any of the above adjustments. The profits were to be shared in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. Pass the necessary adjustment entry showing the workings clearly.

52.Page 1.115

X, Y and Z are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio 5 : 3 : 2. Their capitals (fixed) are ₹ 2,00,000; ₹ 1,50,000; and ₹ 1,25,000, respectively. For the year ended 31st March, 2024, interest on capital was credited to them @ 8% instead of 10%.

Give the adjusting journal entry.

53.Page 1.115

Jay and Vijay were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 7 : 3. Their respective fixed capitals were ₹ 9,00,000 and ₹ 7,00,000. The partnership deed provided for interest on capital @ 8% per annum.

After preparing the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024, it was discovered that interest on capital was allowed @ 9% per annum.

Showing your workings clearly, pass the necessary journal entry to rectify the error.

54.Page 1.116

A, B, and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. A withdrew ₹ 5,000 every month, B withdrew ₹ 60,000 during the year and C withdrew ₹ 15,000 during each quarter. It was discovered that for the year ending 31st March 2024, interest on drawings was charged @ 8% p.a., whereas there is no provision for interest on drawings in the partnership deed. Pass the necessary rectifying entry.

Hint: Interest on each partner’s drawings is ₹ 2,400.

55.Page 1.116

After the accounts of a partnership have been drawn up and the books closed off, it is discovered that for the years ended 31st March, 2023 and 2024, interest has been credited to the partners upon their capitals at 5% per annum, although no provision for interest is made in the partnership agreement.

The amounts involved are:

Year Interest credited
  A (₹) B (₹) C (₹)
2023 4,200 2,400 1,320
2024 4,320 2,520 1,320

You are required to put through an adjusting entry as on 1st April, 2024, if the profits were shared as follows in 2023, 2 : 2 : 1, and in 2024, 3 : 4 : 3.

56.Page 1.116

Sachin, Kapil and Rashmi have been sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1 respectively. Rashmi wants that she should share profits equally along with Sachin and Kapil, and she further wants that the change in profit-sharing ratio should be applicable retrospectively for the last three years. Other partners have no objection to this. The profits for the last three years were ₹ 60,000, ₹ 47,000 and ₹ 55,000. Record the adjustment by means of a journal entry.

57.Page 1.116

Mohan, Vijay and Anil are partners; their capitals on 31st March 2024, after adjustments of drawings and profits, were ₹ 30,000, ₹ 25,000 and ₹ 20,000, respectively. Profits for the year ending 31st March 2024 were ₹ 24,000. Their drawings were ₹ 5,000 (Mohan), ₹ 4,000 (Vijay) and ₹ 3,000 (Anil) for the year ending 31st March, 2024. Subsequently, the following omissions were noticed, and it was decided to bring them into account.

  1. Interest on capital at 10% p.a.
  2. Interest on drawings: Mohan ₹ 250, Vijay ₹ 200 and Anil ₹ 150.

Make the necessary journal entry and prepare capital accounts of partners.

58.Page 1.117

The capital accounts of A, B and C showed credit balances of ₹ 5,00,000, ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively, after taking into account drawings and a net profit of ₹ 3,00,000. They shared profits in the ratio of 2 : 1 : 1. The drawings of the partners during the year 2023-24 were:

  1. A withdrew ₹ 10,000 at the beginning of each half year.
  2. B withdrew ₹ 10,000 at the end of each half year.
  3. C’s Drawings were:
     
    1st May, 2023 6,000
    1st October, 2023 5,000
    31st Dec. 2023 4,000
    31st March, 2024 5,000

Calculate interest on partners’ capitals @ 8% p.a. and interest on partners’ drawings @ 10% p.a. for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

59.Page 1.117

A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1. The following was the balance sheet of the firm as at 31.3.2024.

Liabilities  Assets
Capitals:   Sundry Assets 10,00,000
A 6,00,000    
B 4,00,000    
  10,00,000   10,00,000

The profits of ₹ 4,50,000 for the year ended 31.3.2024 were divided between the partners without allowing interest on capital @ 9% p.a. and without charging interest on drawings @ 12% p.a. During the year A withdrew ₹ 1,00,000 and B ₹ 50,000.

Pass the necessary adjustment journal entry and show your working clearly.

Hint: Interest on drawings will be charged for 6 months.

Adjustment Entries in Place of a Single Journal Entry

63.Page 1.119

Cheese and Slice are equal partners. Their capitals as on April 01, 2022, were Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 respectively. After the accounts for the financial year ending March 31, 2023 have been prepared, it is observed that interest on capital @ 6% per annum and salary to Cheese @ ₹ 5,000 per annum, as provided in the partnership deed, have not been credited to the partners’ capital accounts before distribution of profits.

You are required to give necessary rectifying entries using the Profit and Loss adjustment account.

Hints:

  1. Separate entries will be passed for allowing interest on capital and salary by debiting the Profit and Loss Adjustment A/c.
  2. Entry will be passed for distributing the loss on adjustment of ₹ 14,000 equally.
64.Page 1.119

Piya and Shreya are partners in a firm. Their capital accounts as on 1st April, 2023, were ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000, respectively.

As per provisions of the Deed:

  1. Piya was entitled to a remuneration of ₹ 60,000 per year and Shreya a remuneration of ₹ 6,000 per month.
  2. Interest on capitals was to be provided @ 6% p.a.
  3. Profit will be divided equally among the partners.

Ignoring the above terms, the net profit of ₹ 4,00,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2024, was distributed between the partners in the ratio of their capitals.

Pass the journal entries to rectify the above errors.

Hints:

  1. Entry will be passed for withdrawing the profit of ₹ 4,00,000 distributed in the wrong ratio by crediting the Profit and Loss Adjustment A/c.
  2. Separate entries will be passed for allowing remuneration and interest on capital by debiting the Profit and Loss Adjustment A/c.
  3. Entry will be passed for distributing the corrected net profit of ₹ 2,20,000 equally.
65. (B)Page 1.119

X, Y and Z are partners with capitals of ₹ 4,00,000, ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively. They charge 8% p.a. interest on their capitals and divide the profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. X has guaranteed that Z’s share shall not amount to less than ₹ 50,000 in any one year.

Their drawings during the year were ₹ 50,000, ₹ 40,000, and ₹ 35,000, respectively. Net profits for the year before providing interest on capitals was ₹ 2,52,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c and capital accounts.

66.Page 1.120

Vidhi, Manas, and Ansh were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5. Ansh was given a guarantee that his share of profits in any given year would not be less than ₹ 1,20,000. Deficiency, if any, would be borne by Vidhi and Manas equally. Profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024, amounted to ₹ 2,00,000.

Pass the necessary journal entries in the books of the firm for the division of profits.

67.Page 1.120

A, B and C were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Their capitals on 1st April, 2023, were A ₹ 500,000, B ₹ 3,00,000 and C ₹ 2,00,000.

A had personally guaranteed that in any year C’s share of profit after allowing interest on capital to all partners @ 8% p.a. and charging interest on drawings @ 10% p.a. will not be less than ₹ 1,00,000.

The net profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before allowing or charging any interest, amounted to ₹ 4,32,000.

  • A has withdrawn ₹ 5,000 at the end of every month.
  • B has withdrawn ₹ 15,000 at the end of every quarter.
  • C has withdrawn ₹ 60,000 during the year.

Prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year 2023-24.

68.Page 1.120

The partners of a firm distributed the profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024, ₹ 1,50,000 in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1 without providing for the following adjustments:

  1. A and B were entitled to a salary of ₹ 1,500 per quarter.
  2. C was entitled to a commission of ₹ 18,000.
  3. A and C had guaranteed a minimum profit of ₹ 50,000 p.a. to B.
  4. Profits were to be shared in the ratio of 3 : 3 : 2.

Pass the necessary journal entry for the above adjustments in the books of the firm.

69.Page 1.121

Yamini, Divyanshi and Rohini are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Rohini is given guarantee that her share of profit in a year would be at least ₹ 1,20,000. Deficiency, if any, would be borne by Yamini and Divyanshi in the ratio of 5 : 4.

Other terms of partnership agreement are:

  1. Divyanshi and Rohini to get salary of ₹ 15,000 p.m. and ₹ 20,000 per quarter respectively.
  2. Yamini to get commission of 2% on sales.

Net profit earned by the firm of ₹ 8,00,000 was distributed in the ratio of 2 : 1 : 1 without taking into consideration the above provisions. Sales for the year amounted to ₹ 45,00,000.

You are required to pass a single adjustment entry to rectify the error (show workings clearly).

70.Page 1.121

X and Y were sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 1. On 1st April, 2023, they admitted Z for `1/4`th share in the profits. Z is guaranteed a minimum profit of ₹ 1,00,000 for the year. Any deficiency in Z’s share is to be borne by X and Y in the ratio of 3 : 2. Losses for the year ending 31st March, 2024, amounted to ₹ 1,20,000. Record necessary entries.

71.Page 1.121

A, B, and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. It was provided that B’s share of profit will not be less than ₹ 1,50,000 per annum. The losses for the year ended 31st March, 2024, were ₹ 85,000 before allowing interest on a loan of ₹ 1,00,000 taken from A on 1st June, 2023.

You are required to show the necessary account for the division of loss and pass the necessary journal entries.

Guarantee of Profit When Partnership Starts During the Year

72.Page 1.121

Aakash and Baadal entered into partnership on 1st October, 2023 with the capitals of ₹ 80,00,000 and ₹ 60,00,000 respectively. They decided to share profits and losses equally. Partners were entitled to interest on capital @ 10% per annum as per the provisions of the partnership deed.

Baadal is given a guarantee that his share of profit, after charging interest on capital will not be less than ₹ 7,00,000 per annum.

Any deficiency arising on that account shall be met by Aakash. The profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2024 amounted to ₹ 13,00,000.

Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

73.Page 1.122

D, E and F were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 7 : 8. Their fixed capitals on 1st April, 2023 were D ₹ 5,00,000, Е ₹ 7,00,000 and F ₹ 8,00,000. Their partnership Deed provided for the following:

  1. Interest on capital @ 10% p.a.
  2. Salary of ₹ 10,000 per month to F.
  3. Interest on drawings @ 12% p.a.

D withdrew 40,000 on 30th April, 2023; E withdrew ₹ 50,000 on 30th June 2023 and F withdrew ₹ 30,000 on 31st March, 2024.

During the year ended 31st March, 2024 the firm earned a profit of ₹ 3,50,000.

Prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

75.Page 1.122
Pappu and Munna are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. The partnership deed provided that Pappu was to be paid salary of ₹ 2,500 per month and Munna was to get a commission of ₹ 10,000 per year. Interest on capital was to be allowed @ 5% per annum and interest on drawings was to be charged @ 6% per annum. Interest on Pappu's drawings was 1,250 and on Munna's drawings ₹ 425. Capital of the partners were ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,50,000 respectively, and were fixed. The firm earned a profit of ₹ 90,575 for the year ended 31-3-2024.

Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account of the firm.

76.Page 1.123

A, B and C were partners in a firm having capitals of ₹ 1,00,000; ₹ 1,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000 respectively. According to the partnership deed the partners were entitled to interest on capital @ 6% p.a. A being the working partner was also entitled to a salary of ₹ 5,000 per month. The profits were to be divided as follows:

  1. The first ₹ 40,000 in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5.
  2. Next ₹ 80,000 in the proportion of their capitals.
  3. Remaining profits to be shared equally.

The firm made a profit of ₹ 2,70,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2024 before charging any of the above items. Prepare the Profit & Loss Appropriation Account and pass the necessary journal entry for apportionment of profits.

77.Page 1.123

X, Y, and Z are in the partnership, and on 1st April, 2023, their respective capitals were ₹ 2,00,000, ₹ 1,20,000 and ₹ 1,00,000. Y is entitled to a salary of ₹ 25,000 and Z, ₹ 20,000 per annum, payable before division of profits. Interest is allowed on capital at 5% per annum but is not charged on drawings. Of the net divisible profits of the first ₹ 1,00,000; X is entitled to 40 percent, Y to 35 percent, and Z to 25 percent; over that amount, profits are shared equally. The profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024, after debiting partnership salaries but before charging interest on capital, was ₹ 1,81,000, and the partners had drawn ₹ 8,000 each. Prepare partner’s capital accounts for the year.

78.Page 1.123
Tulsi and Kabir are partners sharing profits in proportion of 3 : 2 with capitals of ₹ 8,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000 respectively. Interest on capitals is agreed at 6% p.a. Tulsi is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 6,000 per month. For the year ended 31st March, 2024, the profits prior to calculation of interest on capital but after charging Tulsi's salary amounted to ₹ 2,28,000. Manager is to be allowed a commission of 10% of the profits.

Prepare an account showing the allocation of profits.

79.Page 1.123

A and B are partners in a firm. A is to get a commission of 10% of net profit before charging any commission. B is to get a commission of 10% on net profit after charging all commissions. Net profit before charging any commission was ₹ 55,000. Find out the commission of A and B.

81.Page 1.124

Calculate the interest on Drawings of Anuradha @ 9% p.a. for the year ended 31st March 2026, if she withdrew ₹ 10,000 in the beginning of each quarter.

82.Page 1.124

Calculate the interest on Drawings of Bipasa @ 9% p.a. for the year ended 31st March 2026, if she withdrew ₹ 10,000 at the end of each quarter.

83.Page 1.124

Calculate the interest on Drawings of Charulata @ 9% p.a. for the year ended 31st March, 2026, if she withdrew ₹ 10,000 each quarter.

84.Page 1.124

Calculate the interest on Drawings of Divya @ 9% p.a. if she withdrew ₹ 4,000 p.m. on the first day of every month for six months ending 31st March, 2026.

85.Page 1.124

Calculate the interest on Drawings of Esha @ 9% p.a., if she withdrew ₹ 4,000 p.m. on the last day of every month for six months ending 31st March, 2026.

86.Page 1.124

Calculate the interest on Drawings of Garima @ 9% p.a., if she withdrew ₹ 4,000 p.m. for six months ending 31st March, 2026.

87.Page 1.124

Seema and Tina are partners in a firm. Interest on drawings is charged @ 10% p.a. You are required to calculate the amount of drawings of each partner in the following cases:

  1. Seema withdrew a fixed amount in the beginning of each month and interest on drawings is ₹ 3,900.
  2. Tina withdrew a fixed amount in the beginning of each quarter and interest on drawings is ₹ 6,000.
88.Page 1.125

Era, a partner withdrew ₹ 40,000 per month for her personal use from the firm in the beginning of each month. Interest on her drawings was calculated at ₹ 31,200 at the end of the year. Calculate the rate of interest on her drawings.

89. (i)Page 1.125

Calculate the rate of interest on drawings in the following case:

Charu and Suruchi are partners in a firm. Suruchi withdrew ₹ 12,000 in the beginning of each quarter and interest on drawings was calculated at ₹ 2,700 at the end of the year.

89. (ii)Page 1.125

Yamini and Sonia are partners in a firm. Sonia withdrew ₹ 12,000 at the end of each quarter and interest on drawings was calculated at ₹ 1,440 at the end of the year.

93.Page 1.126

P and Q were partners in a firm sharing profits in 7 : 3 ratio. Their fixed capitals were P ₹ 5,00,000 and Q ₹ 8,00,000. For the year ended 31st March, 2024, interest on capital was credited @ 12% instead of 10%. Show the necessary adjusting entry for the rectification of the error. Also show the working notes clearly.

94.Page 1.126

A, B and C are partners. Their fixed capitals as on 31st March, 2024, were A ₹ 2,00,000, B ₹ 3,00,000 and C ₹ 4,00,000. Profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024, amounting to ₹ 1,80,000, were distributed. Give the necessary adjusting entry in each of the following alternative cases:

Case (a) Interest on capital was credited @ 8% p.a., though there was no such provision in the partnership deed.

Case (b) Interest on capital was not credited @ 8% p.a., though there was such a provision in the partnership deed.

Case (c) Interest on capital was credited @ 8% p.a. instead of 10% p.a.

Case (d) Interest on capital was credited @ 10% p.a. instead of 8% p.a.

95.Page 1.126

Neena and Sara were partners in a firm with fixed capitals of ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000 respectively. It was discovered that interest on capital @ 6% p.a. was credited to the partners for the two years ending 31st March, 2018 and 31st March, 2019 whereas there was no such provision in the partnership deed. Their profit sharing ratio during the last two years was:

2017-18        4 : 5
2018-19        5 : 1

Showing your workings clearly, pass the necessary adjustment entry to rectify the error.

98.Page 1.127
Prem, Param and Priya were partners in a firm. Their fixed capitals were Prem ₹ 2,00,000; Param ₹ 3,00,000 and Priya ₹ 5,00,000. They were sharing profits in the ratio of their capitals. It was decided that the new profit sharing ratio will be 2 : 1 : 2 and its effect will be introduced retrospectively for the last four years. The profits of the last four years were ₹ 2,00,000; ₹ 3,50,000; ₹ 4,75,000 and ₹ 5,25,000 respectively.

Showing your calculations clearly, pass a necessary adjustment entry to give effect to the new agreement between Prem, Param and Priya.

101.Page 1.128

John and Tanu were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 1 : 2. The following was the Balance Sheet of the firm as at 31st March, 2024.

Balance sheet as on 31st March, 2024
Liabilities Amount (₹) Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹)
Capital Accounts:   12,00,000 Cash in Hand 2,50,000
John 5,00,000 Sundry Assets 9,00,000
Tanu 7,00,000 Drawings: John  50,000
    12,00,000   12,00,000

The profits of ₹ 2,40,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2024, were divided between partners without allowing interest on capitals @ 7% p.a. without charging interest on drawings @ 6% p.a.

The drawings of the partners were:

John: ₹ 12,500 per quarter at the beginning of each quarter.

Tanu: ₹ 7,500 p.m. at the end of every month.

Showing your workings clearly, pass the necessary adjustment entry in the books of the firm.

104.Page 1.129

A, B and C entered into partnership on 1st July, 2023 to share Profit and Losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. A personally guaranteed that C's share of profit after charging interest on capital @ 8% per annum would not be less than ₹ 1,60,000 p.a. The capital contributed were: A - ₹ 4,00,000; В - ₹ 3,00,000 and C - ₹ 2,00,000. Profit for the year ended on 31st March, 2024 was ₹ 4,74,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

105.Page 1.130

Maanika, Bhavi and Komal are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 6 : 4 : 1. Komal is guaranteed a minimum profit of ₹ 2,00,000. The firm incurred a loss of ₹ 22,00,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2018. Pass necessary journal entry regarding deficiency borne by Maanika and Bhavi and prepare Profit and Loss Account.

106.Page 1.130

Anshul, Navdeep and Rajni were partners of a Chartered Accountants firm with profit sharing ratio of 2 : 1 : 2. The provisions of the partnership deed were as follows:

  1. Rent of ₹ 25,000 p.m. was to be given to Rajni.
  2. A monthly salary of ₹ 30,000 p.m. to Anshul.
  3. Navdeep was guaranteed a minimum profit of ₹ 4,00,000, and the deficiency arising because of the guarantee to Navdeep will be borne by Anshul and Rajni in the ratio of 12 : 7.
  4. Anshul guaranteed that he will earn an annual fee of ₹ 3,00,000.

The net profit earned by the firm amounted to ₹ 20,00,000, and the fee earned by Anshul during the year ended 31st March, 2024, was ₹ 2,25,000.

Prepare the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account and the Capital Accounts of partners for the year ended 31st March, 2024.

Hint: Rent will be ignored since it must have been debited to Profit and Loss A/c.

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS [Pages 1.141 - 1.177]

D. K. Goel solutions for Accountancy Part A Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 1 Accounting for Partnership Firms - Fundamentals OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS [Pages 1.141 - 1.177]

(B) 1.Page 1.141

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

It is compulsory to have a partnership agreement in writing.

(B) 2.Page 1.141

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

The business of the firm can be conducted even by one partner.

(B) 3.Page 1.141

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Current accounts of partners are maintained under the fluctuating capital method.

(B) 4.Page 1.141

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Unless otherwise specified, the partners have to share profits or losses in proportion to the capital contributed by them.

(B) 5.Page 1.141

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

The partners are entitled to 6% p.a. interest on capital.

(B) 6.Page 1.141

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Interest on loan advanced by a partner to the firm shall be paid even there are losses in the business.

(B) 7.Page 1.141

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Under fixed capital method, any addition to capital will be shown in partner's capital account.

(B) 8.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

The liability of partners is limited.

(B) 9.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

If a fixed amount is withdrawn by a partner on the first day of every month, interest on the total amount is charged for `6 1/2` months.

(B) 10.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Partnership business may be started without a partnership deed.

(B) 11.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Interest on partner's loan is credited to his capital account.

(B) 12.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Maximum number of partners in a partnership firm can be fifty.

(B) 13.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Each partner carrying on the business is the principal as well as agent for all the other partners.

(B) 14.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

If the partnership deed is silent, interest @ 6% p.a. would be charged on the drawings made by the partner.

(B) 15.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

The balance of a partner's capital account decreases with interest on drawings.

(B) 16.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

There is no restriction on the number of partners in a firm.

(B) 17.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Registration of a partnership firm is compulsory.

(B) 18.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

If the partnership deed is silent about the rate, interest on partner's loan is to be given @ 12% p.a.

(B) 19.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

The liability of each partner is limited to the capital contributed by him.

(B) 20.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Each partner can act on behalf of the firm.

(B) 21.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Atleast three partners are needed to form a partnership firm.

(B) 22.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Partnership is established by mutual agreement.

(B) 23.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Partnership firm has separate entity from its partners.

(B) 24.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

If a partner's capital account is debited, it increases his capital.

(B) 25.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

If a partner devotes more time to the firm, he is entitled for salary.

(B) 26.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

Loss is also known as negative profit.

(B) 27.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

No partner can transfer his share in the firm without the consent of other partners.

(B) 28.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

In the absence of date of drawings, interest on drawings is charged on the basis of average period.

(B) 29.Page 1.142

State Whether the following Statement is True or False:

A minor can also be admitted as a partner.

Fill in the Blanks:

(C) 1.Page 1.142

Rights and duties of all partners are incorporated in ______.

(C) 2.Page 1.142

In the absence of a Partnership Deed or Partnership Agreement, the mutual relations of partners are governed by ______.

(C) 3.Page 1.142

Partners collectively are called ______.

(C) 4.Page 1.142

Interest on Drawings under the Fixed Capital Account method is debited to ______.

(C) 5.Page 1.142

Interest on Loan taken by a partner is recorded on ______ of Profit and Loss A/c.

(C) 6.Page 1.142

Each partner is a ______ owner of the firm's properties.

(C) 7.Page 1.142

Interest on capital is an ______ of profit.

(C) 8.Page 1.143

Profit and Loss Appropriation Account is an ______ of Profit and Loss Account.

(C) 9.Page 1.143

Partnership is born by ______.

(C) 10.Page 1.143

In case of guarantee of minimum profit to a partner, deficiency of guaranteed partner is shared by remaining partners in ______.

(C) 11.Page 1.143

In the absence of the date of withdrawal, interest should be charged for ______ months on the whole amount.

(C) 12.Page 1.143

Manager's Commission is a ______ against profits.

(C) 13.Page 1.143

Interest on Partner's Loan is not credited to the Partner's ______ Account.

(C) 14.Page 1.143

Neha and Puja are partners. Neha drew ₹ 40,000. If the rate of interest on Drawings is 12% p.a. then interest on drawings will be ______.

(C) 15.Page 1.143

Abhishek drew ₹ 2,00,000 during the year. If the rate of interest on drawings is 8% then interest on drawings will be ______.

(C) 16.Page 1.143

The relation of the partner with the firm is that of Principal and an ______.

(C) 17.Page 1.143

A and B are partners. Net divisible profit as per Profit & Loss Appropriation Account is ₹ 3,00,000. The total interest on partner's drawings is ₹ 8,000. A's salary is ₹ 10,000 per quarter and B's salary is ₹ 60,000 per annum. Net profit earned as per Profit & Loss Account will be ______.

(C) 18.Page 1.143

A and B are partners. Net divisible profit as per Profit & Loss Appropriation Account is ₹ 3,00,000. The total Interest on partner's drawings is ₹ 8,000. A's salary is ₹ 10,000 per quarter and B's salary is ₹ 60,000 per annum. A's share of profit will be ______.

(C) 19.Page 1.143

Salary paid to a partner is ______ of profit.

(C) 20.Page 1.143

Rent paid to a partner is ______ against profit.

(C) 21.Page 1.143

If fixed amount is withdrawn on the last day of every month and interest on drawings charged @ 10% p.a. amounts to ₹ 2,750, the drawings amount will be ₹ ______ per month.

(C) 22.Page 1.143

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. As per agreement, C is to get a minimum amount of ₹ 1,00,000 as his share of profit. The net profit for the year ended 31st March, 2019 amounted to ₹ 4,00,000. Amount contributed by A will be ______.

(C) 23.Page 1.143
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. ₹ Cr. ₹
  ..........................   Dr.   4,000  
     To ..........................     4,000
(Interest on drawings charged)      
(C) 24.Page 1.143

______ Capital accounts always show a credit balance.

Matching Questions:

(D) 1.Page 1.144

Match the following items:

(i) Partner's current accounts are opened when their capital accounts are (a) fixed
(ii) Partner's capital accounts are opened when their capital accounts are (b) fluctuating
    (c) both
    (d) none
(D) 2.Page 1.444

Match the following items:

(i) Rent paid to a partner (a) Charge against profit
(ii) Salary paid to partner (b) Appropriation of profit
    (c) Both
(D) 3.Page 1.444

Match the following items:

(i) When partnership deed does not provide for interest on capital. (a) Interest on capital is not allowed.
(ii) When partnership deed provides for interest on capital but is silent on whether it is charge or appropriation. (b) Interest on capital is allowed in all circumstances.
    (c) Interest on capital is allowed if there is profit in the firm.
(D) 4.Page 1.444

Match the following items:

(i) When drawings are made at the beginning of every quarter. (a) 6 months
(ii) When drawings are made in the middle of every quarter. (b) 7.5 months
(iii) When drawings are made at the beginning of every month. (c) 4.5 months
(iv) When drawings are made at the end of every quarter. (d) 6.5 months
(D) 5.Page 1.444

Match the following items:

If interest on drawings is charged @ 12% p.a.:

(i) Partner withdrew ₹ 10,000 in the beginning of every month. (a) Interest on Drawings ₹ 7,200
(ii) Partner withdrew ₹ 10,000 every month. (b) Interest on Drawings ₹ 3,000
(iii) Partner withdrew ₹ 10,000 in the beginning of every quarter. (c) Interest on Drawings ₹ 7,800
(iv) Partner withdrew ₹ 10,000 at the end of every month (d) Interest on Drawings ₹ 6,600
(D) 6.Page 1.145

Match the following items:

If interest on drawings is charged @ 8% p.a.:

(i) Interest on Drawings ₹ 8,800 (a) Withdrew ₹ 20,000 in the beginning of every month
(ii) Interest on Drawings ₹ 10,400 (b) Withdrew ₹ 20,000 every month
(iii) Interest on Drawings ₹ 9,600 (c) Withdrew ₹ 20,000 at the end of every month
(iv) Interest on Drawings ₹ 12,000 (d) Withdrew ₹ 60,000 in the beginning of every quarter
D. 7.Page 1.145

Match the following items:

(i) Interest on capital allowed to partners (a) Profit and Loss A/c is Debited
(ii) Interest on drawing charged by firm (b) Credited to Partners' Capital A/cs
(iii) Rent paid to a partner (c) Debited to Partners' Capital A/cs
(iv) Interest paid on Partner's Loan (d) Profit & Loss Appropriation A/c is Debited
(D) 8.Page 1.145

Match the following items:

(i) Interest on capital (a) Cr. side of Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c
(ii) Interest on drawing (b) Dr. Side of Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c
(iii) Interest on Partner's Loan (c) Dr. Side of Profit and Loss A/c
(D) 9.Page 1.145

Match the following items:

(i) In the absence of Partnership Deed, Interest on loan taken from a partner is allowed (a) 12% per annum
(ii) In the absence of Partnership Deed Interest on Drawing of a partner is charged (b) 6% per annum
    (c) No interest is charged
(D) 10.Page 1.145

Match the following items:

(i) Drawing against profits (a) Debited to partner's capital account
(ii) Drawing against capital (b) Credited to partner's capital account
    (c) Debited to drawing account
    (d) Credited to drawing account
(D) 11.Page 1.146

Match the following items:

(i) A is entitled to a salary of ₹ 1,00,000 per annum and commission of 10% of the net profit after charging his salary but before charging his commission. The Net Profit is ₹ 3,20,000. What will be the amount of A’s Commission? (a) ₹ 32,000
(ii) B is entitled to commission of 10% on net profit after charging his commission. The Net Profit is ₹ 2,20,000. What will be the amount of B's Commission? (b) ₹ 22,000
    (c) ₹ 20,000
(D) 12.Page 1.146

Match the following items:

(i) X and Y are partners. The net divisible profit as per Profit & Loss Appropriation Account is ₹ 2,50,000. The total interest on Partner's Drawings is ₹ 4,000. X's salary is ₹ 4,000 per quarter and Y's salary is ₹ 40,000 per annum. What will be the net profit or loss earned during the year? (a) ₹ 2,50,000
(ii) X and Y are partners. The net divisible profit as per Profit & Loss Appropriation Account is ₹ 2,50,000. The total interest on partner's drawings is ₹ 4,000. X's salary is ₹ 4,000 per quarter and Y's salary is ₹ 40,000 per annum. What will be Y's share of profit? (b) ₹ 1,25,000
    (c) ₹ 3,02,000
    (d) ₹ 3,06,000
(D) 13.Page 1.146

Match the following items:

(i) Permanent Drawings (a) Credit side of Partner's Current A/c
(ii) Partner's Salary (b) Debit side of Partner's Capital A/c
(iii) Fresh Capital Introduced (c) Debit side of Partner's Current A/c
(iv) Interest on Drawings (d) Credit side of Partner's Capital A/c
(D) 14.Page 1.147

A firm does not have a Partnership Deed. Based on this fact, Match the following:

(i) Interest will be allowed @ 6% p.a. (a) Drawings of partners
(ii) Interest will not be allowed (b) Net loss of the firm for an accounting year
(iii) No interest will be charged (c) Capitals contributed by the partners
(iv) Partners shall share equally (d) Loan given by a partner to the firm
(D) 15.Page 1.147

Match the following items:

(i) Partnership deed (a) 50
(ii) Maximum number of partners (b) 6% p.a.
(iii) Interest on partners' loan (c) a statement
(iv) Balance Sheet (d) Written agreement

Multiple Choice Questions -I Select the Best Alternate and tally your answer with the Answers Given at the end of the book: Features or Characteristics of Partnership

(E) (i) 1.Page 1.147

Following are essential elements of a partnership firm except:

  • At least two persons.

  • There is an agreement between all partners. 

  • Equal share of profits and losses.

  • Partnership agreement is for some business.

HOTS

(E) (i) 2.Page 1.147

Which of the following statement is true?

  • a minor cannot be admitted as a partner.

  • a minor can be admitted as a partner, only into the benefits of the partnership.

  • a minor can be admitted as a partner but his rights and liabilities are same of adult partner.

  • none of the above

HOTS

(E) (i) 3.Page 1.147

Sleeping partners are those who ______.

  • take an active part in the conduct of the business but provide no capital. However, a salary is paid to them.

  • do not take any part in the conduct of the business but provide capital and share profits and losses in the agreed ratio.

  • take an active part in the conduct of the business but provide no capital. However, share profits and losses in the agreed ratio.

  • do not take any part in the conduct of the business and contribute no capital. However, share profits and losses in the agreed ratio.

(E) (i) 4.Page 1.148

The relation of the partner with the firm is that of ______.

  • An Owner

  • An Agent

  • An Owner and an Agent

  • Manager

(E) (i) 5.Page 1.147

Number of partners in a partnership firm may be ______.

  • Maximum Two

  • Maximum Ten

  • Maximum One Hundred

  • Maximum Fifty

(E) (i) 6.Page 1.147

A, B, C and D are partners in a firm. What is the maximum number of additional members that can be admitted by them in the firm?

  • 02

  • 50

  • 20

  • 46

(E) (i) 7.Page 1.147

Liability of a partner is ______.

  • Limited

  • Unlimited

  • Determined by Court

  • Determined by Partnership Act

(E) (i) 8.Page 1.147

Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The liability of a partner for acts of the firm is unlimited.
  2. Private assets of a partner can also be used for paying the debts of the firm.
  3. Each partner is liable jointly with all other partners and also severally to the third parties for all the acts of the firm done, while he is a partner.
  4. The liability of a partner is limited to the extent of his capital contribution.
  • Only (iii)

  • (i) and (ii)

  • (i), (ii) and (iii)

  • (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

(E) (i) 9.Page 1.147

A, B and C are in partnership business. A used ₹ 2,00,000 belonging to the firm without the information to other partners and made a profit of ₹ 35,000 by using this amount. Which decision should be taken by the firm to rectify this situation?

  • A need to return only ₹ 2,00,000 to the firm.

  • A is required to return ₹ 35,000 to the firm.

  • A is required to pay back ₹ 35,000 only equally to B and C.

  • A need to return ₹ 2,35,000 to the firm.

(E) (i) 10.Page 1.147

Which one of the following is not an essential feature of a partnership?

  • There must be an agreement.

  • There must be a business.

  • The business must be carried on for profits.

  • The business must be carried on by all the partners.

HOTS

(E) (i) 11.Page 1.147

X, Y, and Z are partners sharing profits and losses equally. Their capital balances on March 31, 2024, are ₹ 80,000, ₹ 60,000, and ₹ 40,000, respectively. Their personal assets are worth as follows:

X – ₹ 20,000, Y – ₹ 15,000, and Z – ₹ 10,000

The extent of their liability in the firm would be:

  • X – ₹ 80,000 : Y – ₹ 60,000 : and Z – ₹ 40,000

  • X – ₹ 20,000 : Y – ₹ 15,000 : and Z – ₹ 10,000

  • X – ₹ 1,00,000 : Y – ₹ 75,000 : and Z – ₹ 50,000

  • Equal

Partnership Deed HOTS

(E) (ii) 12.Page 1.149

Forming a partnership deed is ______.

  • Mandatory

  • Mandatory in Writing

  • Not Mandatory

  • None of the Above

(E) (ii) 13.Page 1.149

Partnership deed is also called ______.

  • Prospectus

  • Articles of Association

  • Principles of Partnership

  • Articles of Partnership

HOTS

(E) (ii) 14.Page 1.149

Which of the following is not incorporated in the Partnership Act?

  • Profit and loss are to be shared equally.

  • No interest is to be allowed on capital.

  • All loans are to be allowed interest @ 6% p.a.

  • All drawings are to be charged interest.

(E) (ii) 15.Page 1.149

When is the Partnership Act enforced?

  • When there is no partnership deed.

  • Where there is a partnership deed but there are differences of opinion between the partners.

  • When the capital contribution by the partners varies.

  • When the partner’s salary and interest on capital are not incorporated in the partnership deed.

(E) (ii) 16.Page 1.149

On 1st January, 2023, Abhishek, a partner, advanced a loan of ₹ 3,00,000 to the firm. In the absence of a partnership agreement, the amount of interest on the loan for the year ending 31st March, 2023, will be ______.

  • ₹ 18,000

  • ₹ 4,500

  • ₹ 9,000

  • No interest will be provided.

(E) (ii) 17.Page 1.149

A and B are partners in a partnership firm without any agreement. A has given a loan of ₹ 50,000 to the firm. At the end of the year, a loss was incurred in the business. Following interest may be paid to A by the firm:

  • @ 5% Per Annum

  • @ 6% Per Annum

  • @ 6% Per Month

  • As there is a loss in the business, interest can’t be paid.

HOTS

(E) (ii) 18.Page 1.149

A and B are partners in a partnership firm without any agreement. A has withdrawn ₹ 50,000 out of his capital as drawings. Interest on drawings may be charged from A by the firm:

  • @ 5% Per Annum

  • @ 6% Per Annum

  • @ 6% Per Month

  • No interest can be charged.

(E) (ii) 19.Page 1.150

A and B are partners in a partnership firm without any agreement. A devotes more time for the firm as compared to B. A will get the following commission in addition to profit in the firm’s profit:

  • 6% of profit

  • 4% of profit

  • 5% of profit

  • None of the above

(E) (ii) 20.Page 1.150

In the absence of a partnership deed, the following rule will apply:

  • No interest on capital

  • Profit sharing in capital ratio

  • Profit-based salary to working partner

  • 9% p.a. interest on drawings

(E) (ii) 21.Page 1.150

In the absence of an agreement, partners are entitled to:

  1. Profit share in capital ratio. 
  2. Commission for making an additional sale.
  3. Interest on loans and advances by them to the firm.
  4. Salary for working extra hours.
  5. Interest on capital.
  • Only (i), (iv) and (v)

  • Only (ii) and (iii)

  • Only (iii)

  • Only (i) and (iii)

(E) (ii) 22.Page 1.150

In the absence of agreement, partners are not entitled to ______.

  • Salary

  • Commission

  • Equal share in profit

  • Both Salary and Commission

(E) (ii) 23.Page 1.150

Interest on capital will be paid to the partners if provided for in the partnership deed but only out of ______.

  • Profits

  • Reserves

  • Accumulated Profits

  • Goodwill

(E) (ii) 24.Page 1.150

Which one of the following items is not dealt through Profit and Loss Appropriation Account? 

  • Interest on Capital

  • Interest on Drawings

  • Rent paid to partners

  • Partner’s salary

(E) (ii) 25.Page 1.150

If any loan or advance is provided by a partner, then the balance of such loan account should be transferred to ______.

  • B/S Assets side

  • B/S Liability Side

  • Partner’s Capital A/c

  • Partner’s Current A/c

(E) (ii) 26.Page 1.150

Interest on partner’s loan is credited to ______.

  • Partner’s Fixed capital account

  • Partner’s Current Account

  • Partner’s Loan Account

  • Partner’s Drawings Account

(E) (ii) 27.Page 1.151

A partner introduced additional capital of ₹ 30,000 and advanced a loan of ₹ 40,000 to the firm at the beginning of the year. The partner will receive the year’s interest:

  • ₹ 4,200

  • ₹ 2,400

  • Nil

  • ₹ 1,800

(E) (ii) 28.Page 1.151

In the absence of Partnership Deed ______.

  • Interest will not be charged on partner's drawings

  • Interest will be charged @ 5% p.a. on partner's drawings

  • Interest will be charged @ 6% p.a. on partner's drawings

  • Interest will be charged @ 12% p.a. on partner's drawings

(E) (ii) 29.Page 1.151

In the absence of express agreement, interest @ 6% p.a. is provided ______.

  • On opening balance of partner’s capital accounts

  • On closing balance of partner’s capital accounts

  • On loan given by partners to the firm

  • On opening balance of partner’s current accounts

(E) (ii) 30.Page 1.151

Which of the following items is not dealt through Profit and Loss Appropriation Account?

  • Interest on partner’s loan 

  • Partner’s salary 

  • Interest on partner’s drawings

  • Partner’s commission

  • Interest on Partner’s Capital

HOTS

(E) (ii) 31.Page 1.151

Is rent paid to a partner appropriation of profits?

  • It is appropriation of profit.

  • It is not appropriation of profit.

  • If partner’s contribution as capital is maximum.

  • If partner is a working partner.

Calculation of Profit and Division of Profit among partners

(E) (iii) 32.Page 1.151

Radhika, Mehar and Shubha were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 9 : 8 : 7. If Radhika’s share of profit at the end of the year amounted to ₹ 5,40,000, Shubha’s share of profit will be:

  • ₹ 5,40,000

  • ₹ 4,80,000

  • ₹ 60,000

  • ₹ 4,20,000

(E) (iii) 33.Page 1.151

P and Q were partners sharing profit and losses in the ratio of 2 : 1. Their capitals were ₹ 12,00,000 and ₹ 8,00,000, respectively. They were allowed interest on capital @ 6% p.a., and interest on drawings was to be charged @ 10% p.a. Their drawings during the year were P – ₹ 2,40,000 and Q – ₹ 1,60,000. Q’s share of net divisible profit as per the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account amounted to ₹ 1,60,000. Net profit of the firm before any appropriation was:

  • ₹ 4,00,000

  • ₹ 3,80,000

  • ₹ 5,60,000

  • ₹ 5,80,000

(E) (iii) 34.Page 1.152

A and B were partners in a firm. Their capitals at the end of the year ending on 31.3.2021 were ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 1,50,000 respectively. During the year B withdrew ₹ 10,000, which was debited to his capital account. Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2021 was ₹ 32,000 which was credited to their capital accounts. During the year B introduced additional capital ₹ 32,000. What was B’s capital on 1.4.2020?

  • ₹ 1,50,000

  • ₹ 1,60,000

  • ₹ 1,12,000

  • ₹ 1,52,000

HOTS

(E) (iii) 35.Page 1.152

In a partnership firm, partner A is entitled to a monthly salary of ₹ 7,500. At the end of the year, the firm earned a profit of ₹ 75,000 after charging A’s salary. If the manager is entitled a commission of 10% on the net profit after charging his commission, the manager’s commission will be ______.

  • ₹ 7,500

  • ₹ 16,500

  • ₹ 8,250

  • ₹ 15,000

Capital Accounts of Partners

(E) (iv) 36.Page 1.152

Which of the following statement is not true for fixed capital account?

  • The capital account balance remains unchanged unless there is addition to or withdrawal of capital.

  • The capital accounts always show a credit balance.

  • Each partner has only one account. i.e. capital account, under this method.

  • All adjustments for drawings, salary, interest on capital etc. are made in the current accounts.

(E) (iv) 37.Page 1.152

Which of the following is true regarding salary to a partner when the firm maintains fluctuating capital accounts?

  • Debit Partner’s Loan A/c and Credit Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c.

  • Debit Profi and Loss A/c and Credit Partner’s Capital A/c.

  • Debit Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c and Credit Partner’s Current A/c.

  • Debit Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c and Credit Partner’s Capital A/c.

Interest on Capital

(E) (v) 38.Page 1.152

Ridhima and Kavita were partners, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their fixed capitals were ₹ 1,50,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively. The partnership deed provides for interest on capital @ 8% p.a. The net profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2023, amounted to ₹ 21,000. The amount of interest on capital credited to the current accounts of Ridhima and Kavita will be ______.

  • ₹ 12,000 and ₹ 16,000 respectively.

  • ₹ 10,500 and ₹ 10,500 respectively.

  • ₹ 9,000 and ₹ 12,000 respectively.

  • No Interest will be allowed.

(E) (v) 39.Page 1.152

Mickey, Tom, and Jerry were partners in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. On 31st March 2021, their books reflected a net profit of ₹ 2,10,000. As per the terms of the partnership deed, they were entitled to interest on capital which amounted to ₹ 80,000, ₹ 60,000 and ₹ 40,000, respectively. Besides this, a salary of ₹ 60,000 each was payable to Mickey and Tom.

Calculate the ratio in which the profits would be appropriated.

  • 1 : 1 : 1

  • 5 : 3 : 2

  • 7 : 6 : 2

  • 4 : 3 : 2

(E) (v) 40.Page 1.153

Sara and Tara were partners in a firm. Their capitals as on 1st April, 2023 were ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000 respectively. On 1st October, 2023, Tara withdrew ₹ 1,00,000 for personal use. According to the partnership deed, interest on capital was allowed @ 8% p.а.

The amount of interest allowed on Tara’s capital for the year ended 31st March, 2024 was:

  • ₹ 28,000

  • ₹ 30,000

  • ₹ 48,000

  • ₹ 32,000

HOTS

(E) (v) 41.Page 1.153

X and Y are partners in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their capitals are ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000, respectively. Interest on capitals is allowed @ 8% p.a. Firm incurred a loss of ₹ 60,000 for the year ended 31st March 2024. Interest on Capital will be:

  • X ₹ 16,000; Y ₹ 8,000

  • X ₹ 8,000; Y ₹ 4,000

  • X ₹ 14,400; Y ₹ 9,600

  • No interest will be allowed.

HOTS

(E) (v) 42.Page 1.153

X and Y are partners in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their capitals are ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively. Interest on capitals is allowed @ 8% p.a. Firm earned a profit of ₹ 15,000 for the year ended 31st March 2024. As per the partnership agreement, interest on capital is treated as a charge on profits. Interest on capital will be ______.

  • X ₹ 16,000; Y ₹ 8,000

  • X ₹ 9,000; Y ₹ 6,000

  • X ₹ 10,000; Y ₹ 5,000

  • No interest will be allowed.

HOTS

(E) (v) 43.Page 1.153

A and B contribute ₹ 1,00,000 and ₹ 60,000, respectively, in a partnership firm by way of capital, on which they agree to allow interest @ 8% p.a. Their profit or loss sharing ratio is 3 : 2. The profit at the end of the year was ₹ 2,800 before allowing interest on capital. If there is a clear agreement that interest on capital will be paid even in case of loss, then B’s share will be:

  • Profit ₹ 6,000

  • Profit ₹ 4,000

  • Loss ₹ 6,000

  • Loss ₹ 4,000

Interest on Drawings HOTS

(E) (vi) 44.Page 1.154

Partners are supposed to pay interest on drawings only when ______ by the ______.

  • Provided, Agreement

  • Permitted, Investors

  • Agreed, Partners

  • ‘Provided, Agreement’ and ‘Agreed, Partners’

(E) (vi) 45.Page 1.154

In a partnership firm, a partner withdrew ₹ 5,000 per month on the first day of every month during the year for personal expenses. If interest on drawings is charged @ 6% p.a., the interest charged will be ______.

  • ₹ 3,600

  • ₹ 1,950

  • ₹ 1,800

  • ₹ 1,650

(E) (vi) 46.Page 1.154

Ajay is a partner in a firm. He withdrew ₹ 2,000 per month on the last day of every month during the year ended 31st March, 2024. If interest on drawings is charged @ 9% p.a., the interest charged will be ______.

  • ₹ 990

  • ₹ 1,080

  • ₹ 1,170

  • ₹ 2,160

(E) (vi) 47.Page 1.154

Sushil is a partner in a firm. He withdrew ₹ 4,000 per month in the middle of every month during the year ended 31st March, 2024. If interest on drawings is charged @ 8% p.a., the interest charged will be ______.

  • ₹ 2,080

  • ₹ 1,760

  • ₹ 3,840

  • ₹ 1,920

(E) (vi) 48.Page 1.154

Anuradha is a partner in a firm. She withdrew ₹ 6,000 in the beginning of each quarter during the year ended 31st March, 2024. Interest on her drawings @ 10% p.a. will be ______.

  • ₹ 900

  • ₹ 1,200

  • ₹ 1,500

  • ₹ 600

(E) (vi) 49.Page 1.154

Bipasa is a partner in a firm. She withdrew ₹ 6,000 at the end of each quarter during the year ended 31st March, 2024. Interest on her drawings @ 10% p.a. will be ______.

  • ₹ 900

  • ₹ 600

  • ₹ 1,500

  • ₹ 1,200

(E) (vi) 50.Page 1.154

Charulata is a partner in a firm. She withdrew ₹ 10,000 in each quarter during the year ended 31st March, 2024. Interest on her drawings @ 9% p.a. will be ______.

  • ₹ 1,350

  • ₹ 2,250

  • ₹ 900

  • ₹ 1,800

HOTS

(E) (vi) 51.Page 1.154

If an equal amount is withdrawn by a partner in the beginning of each month during a period of 6 months ending 31st March, 2024, interest on the total amount will be charged for ______ months.

  • 2.5

  • 3

  • 3.5

  • 6

(E) (vi) 53.Page 1.155

If an equal amount is withdrawn by a partner in each month during a period of 6 months ending 31st March, 2024, interest on the total amount will be charged for ______ months.

  • 6

  • 3

  • 2.5

  • 3.5

(E) (vi) 54.Page 1.155

X is a partner in a firm. He withdrew regularly ₹ 1,000 at the beginning of every month for the six months ending 31st March, 2024. If interest on drawings is charged @ 8% p.a., the interest charged will be ______.

  • ₹ 240

  • ₹ 140

  • ₹ 100

  • ₹ 120

HOTS

(E) (vi) 55.Page 1.155

Y is a partner in a firm. He withdrew regularly ₹ 3,000 at the end of every month for the six months ending 31st March, 2024. If interest on drawings is charged @ 10% p.a. the interest charged will be ______.

  • ₹ 375

  • ₹ 450

  • ₹ 525

  • ₹ 900

(E) (vi) 56.Page 1.155

Z is a partner in a firm. He withdrew regularly ₹ 2,000 every month for the six months ending 31st March, 2024. If interest on drawings is charged @ 8% p.a., the interest charged will be ______.

  • ₹ 480

  • ₹ 280

  • ₹ 200

  • ₹ 240

(E) (vi) 57.Page 1.155

Abha, Manju and Rhea were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3 : 3 : 4. During the year ended 31st March, 2023, Rhea withdrew ₹ 30,000 at the beginning of each half year. Interest on Rhea’s drawings @ 10% p.a. for the year ended 31st March, 2023, will be ______.

  • ₹ 6,000

  • ₹ 4,500

  • ₹ 3,000

  • ₹ 1,500

(E) (vi) 58.Page 1.155

A partner draws ₹ 2,000 each on 1st April 2023, 1st July 2023, 1st October, 2023 and 1st January 2024. For the year ended 31st March, 2024 interest on drawings @ 8% per annum will be ______.

  • ₹ 540

  • ₹ 320

  • ₹ 960

  • ₹ 400

(E) (vi) 59.Page 1.155

Usha and Mohak were partners in a firm. Usha withdrew a fixed amount at the end of every half year for the year ended 31st March, 2024. Interest on drawings is charged at 9% p.a. Interest on Usha's drawings will be charged for ______ months.

  • 3

  • 6

  • 9

  • 12

(E) (vi) 60.Page 1.156

Bharat, Priti and Vansh are partners in a firm following the fixed capital method. During the year 2025-26, Bharat withdrew ₹ 18,000 in the middle of each half year. The rate of interest on drawings is 6% p.a. What is the interest on drawings charged from Bharat at the end of the year?

  • ₹ 540

  • ₹ 1,620

  • ₹ 810

  • ₹ 1,080

(E) (vi) 61.Page 1.156

Anuj and Kartik were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 4. Anuj withdrew ₹ 20,000 at the beginning of every alternate month starting from 1st April, 2023, during the year ended 31st March, 2024. Interest on Anuj’s drawings @ 6% p.a. for the year ended 31st March, 2024, will be:

  • ₹ 8,400

  • ₹ 1,200

  • ₹ 4,200

  • ₹ 3,600

(E) (vi) 62.Page 1.156

On 1st August, 2024 Tom, Jerry and Tyke entered into partnership with capitals of ₹ 5,00,000 each. Interest on Drawings was to be charged @ 6% p.a. For the year ended March 31, 2025, Tyke withdrew ₹ 80,000. What amount of interest on drawings will be charged from Tyke?

  • ₹ 4,800

  • ₹ 1,600

  • ₹ 3,200

  • ₹ 2,400

Adjustments in the Closed Accounts

(E) (vii) 63.Page 1.156

P, Q, and R, sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 1 : 1, have fixed capitals of ₹ 4,00,000, ₹ 3,00,000, and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively. After closing the accounts for the year ending 31st March, 2024, it was discovered that interest on capitals was provided @ 6% instead of 8% p.a. In the adjusting entry:

  • Cr. P ₹ 1,000; Dr. Q ₹ 1,500 and Cr. R ₹ 500

  • Dr. P ₹ 500; Cr. Q ₹ 1,500 and Dr. R ₹ 1,000

  • Cr. P ₹ 500; Dr. Q ₹ 1,500 and Cr. R ₹ 1,000

  • Dr. P ₹ 1,000; Cr. Q ₹ 1,500 and Dr. R ₹ 500

(E) (vii) 64.Page 1.156

A, B, and C, sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1 have fixed capitals of ₹ 3,00,000, ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively. After closing the accounts for the year ending 31st March, 2024, it was discovered that interest on capitals was provided @ 12% instead of 10% p.a. In the adjusting entry:

  • Cr. A ₹ 1,200; Dr. B ₹ 800 and Dr. C ₹ 400

  • Dr. A ₹ 1,200; Cr. B ₹ 800 and Cr. C ₹ 400

  • Cr. A ₹ 800 ; Cr. B ₹ 400 and Dr. C ₹ 1,200

  • Dr. A ₹ 800; Dr. B ₹ 400 and Cr. C ₹ 1,200

(E) (vii) 65.Page 1.156

X, Y and Z are partners in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. Salary to X ₹ 15,000 and to Z ₹ 3,000 omitted, and profits were distributed. For rectification, now X will be credited ______.

  • ₹ 15,000

  • ₹ 1,000

  • ₹ 12,000

  • ₹ 7,000

(E) (vii) 66.Page 1.157

A and B are partners in a firm sharing profit in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their Balance Sheet was on 31st March, 2021, was as follows:

Liabilities Amount (₹) Assets Amount (₹) Amount (₹)
A’s Capital 30,000 Drawings:   6,000
B’s Capital 10,000 A 4,000
    B 2,000
    Other Assets   34,000
  40,000     40,000

Net profit of the year ended 31-3-2021, ₹ 5,000, was divided without providing for interest on capital @ 10% p.a. What will be the amount of interest on A’s Capital?

  • ₹ 3,000

  • Nil

  • ₹ 3,100

  • ₹ 2,700

(E) (vii) 67.Page 1.157

Choose the correct sequence of the following transactions in context of Division of Profits.

  1. Guarantee by Firm to Partners.
  2. Guarantee by Partners to Firm.
  3. Transfer of Profits to Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.
  4. Guarantee by Partner to Partner.
  • (i); (iii); (iv); (ii)

  • (iii); (i); (ii); (iv)

  • (iii); (ii); (i); (iv)

  • (ii); (iii); (iv); (i)

(E) (vii) 68.Page 1.157

Guarantee given to partner ‘A’ by the other partners ‘B and C’ means:

  • In case of loss, ‘A’ will not contribute towards that loss.

  • In case of insufficient profits, ‘A’ will receive only the minimum guarantee amount.

  • In case of loss or insufficient profits, ‘A’ will withdraw the minimum guarantee amount.

  • All of the above.

(E) (vii) 69.Page 1.157

Annu, Banu and Chanu are partners, Chanu has been given a guarantee of minimum profit of ₹ 8,000 by the firm. Firm suffered a loss of ₹ 5,000 during the year. Capital account of Banu will be ______ by ₹ ______.

  • Credited, ₹ 6,500.

  • Debited, ₹ 6,500.

  • Credited, ₹ 1,500. 

  • Debited, ₹ 1,500.

Other Questions

(E) (vii) 70.Page 1.157

P and Q are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1 : 2. R was a manager who received a salary of ₹ 10,000 p.m. in addition to a commission of 10% on net profits after charging such commission. Total remuneration to R amounted to ₹ 1,80,000. Profit for the year before charging salary and commission was ______.

  • ₹ 7,20,000

  • ₹ 6,00,000

  • ₹ 7,80,000

  • ₹ 6,60,000

(E) (vii) 71.Page 1.158

A, B and C are partners, their partnership deed provides for interest on drawings at 8% per annum. B withdrew a fixed amount in the middle of every month, and his interest on drawings amounted to ₹ 4,800 at the end of the year. What was the amount of his monthly drawings?

  • ₹ 10,000

  • ₹ 5,000

  • ₹ 1,20,000

  • ₹ 48,000

HOTS

(E) (vii) 72.Page 1.158

X and Y are partners. X draws a fixed amount at the beginning of every month. Interest on drawings is charged @ 8% p.a. At the end of the year, interest on X’s drawings amounts to ₹ 2,600. Drawings of X were ______.

  • ₹ 8,000 p.m.

  • ₹ 7,000 p.m.

  • ₹ 6,000 p.m.

  • ₹ 5,000 p.m.

HOTS

(E) (vii) 73.Page 1.158

A and B are partners. B draws a fixed amount at the end of every month. Interest on drawings is charged @ 15% p.a. At the end of the year, interest on B’s drawings amounts to ₹ 8,250. Drawings of B were ______.

  • ₹ 12,000 p.m.

  • ₹ 10,000 p.m.

  • ₹ 9,000 p.m.

  • ₹ 8,000 p.m.

HOTS

(E) (vii) 74.Page 1.158

A and B are partners with a profit sharing ratio of 2 : 1 and capitals of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively. They are allowed 6% p.a. interest on their capitals and are charged 10% p.a. interest on their drawings. Their drawings during the year were A ₹ 60,000, and B ₹ 40,000. B’s share of net profit as per the profit and loss appropriation account amounted to ₹ 40,000. Net Profit of the firm before any appropriations was ______.

  • ₹ 1,22,000

  • ₹ 1,13,000

  • ₹ 1,17,000

  • ₹ 1,45,000

(E) (vii) 75.Page 1.158

A and B are partners in a firm. They are entitled to interest on their capitals, but the net profit was not sufficient for this interest. Then the net profit will be distributed among partners in ______.

  • Agreed Ratio

  • Profit Sharing Ratio

  • Capital Ratio

  • Equally

(E) (vii) 76.Page 1.158

Pick the odd one out:

  • Rent to Partner

  • Manager’s Commission

  • Interest on Partner’s Loan 

  • Interest on Partner’s Capital

(E) (vii) 77.Page 1.158

Pick the odd one out from the following:

  1. Interest is allowed on a loan taken by the firm from a partner.
  2. Rent is due to a partner of the firm for using his premises for business purposes.
  3. Salary due to the manager of the firm.
  4. Salary due to a partner of the firm.
(E) (vii) 78.Page 1.159

Mango and Banana are partners sharing profits in 3 : 2. Their capitals were ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000, respectively. As per their partnership deed, Mango was entitled to a salary of ₹ 10,000 p.a. Banana was entitled to a rent of ₹ 20,000 p.a. for his personal property that he had let out to the firm. They were also entitled to interest on their capitals @ 10% p.a. The firm earned a profit of ₹ 1,60,000 before the above adjustments. What amounts will be credited to Mango and Banana’s capital A/c if they follow a fluctuating capital system?

  • Mango ₹ 90,000, Banana ₹ 50,000

  • Mango ₹ 1,10,000, Banana ₹ 50,000

  • Mango ₹ 96,000, Banana ₹ 64,000

  • Mango ₹ 87,500, Banana ₹ 52,500

(E) (vii) 79.Page 1.159

Sohan and Mohan are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 with capitals of ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000, respectively. On 1st January 2022, Sohan and Mohan granted loans of ₹ 20,000 and ₹ 10,000, respectively, to the firm. Determine the amount of loss borne by each partner for the year ended 31st March 2022 if the loss before interest for the year amounted to ₹ 2,500.

  • Share of Loss: Sohan – ₹ 1,250, Mohan – ₹ 1,250

  • Share of Loss: Sohan – ₹ 1,000, Mohan – ₹ 1,500

  • Share of Loss: Sohan – ₹ 820, Mohan – ₹ 1,230

  • Share of Loss: Sohan – ₹ 1,180, Mohan – ₹ 1,770

(E) (vii) 80.Page 1.159

Girdhar, a partner, withdrew ₹ 5,000 in the beginning of each quarter, and interest on drawings was calculated as ₹ 1,500 at the end of accounting year 31 March 2022. What is the rate of interest on drawings charged?

  • 6% p.a.

  • 8% p.a.

  • 10% p.a.

  • 12% p.a.

(E) (vii) 81.Page 1.159

A and B are partners. B draws a fixed amount at the end of every quarter. Interest on drawings is charged @ 15% p.a. At the end of the year, interest on B’s drawings amounted to ₹ 9,000. Drawings of B were ______.

  • ₹ 24,000 per quarter

  • ₹ 40,000 per quarter 

  • ₹ 30,000 per quarter

  • ₹ 80,000 per quarter

(E) (vii) 82.Page 1.159

Josh and Jeevan were partners in a firm. During the year ended 31.03.2022, Jeevan withdrew ₹ 5,000 per month starting from 30.06.2021. The partnership deed provided that interest on drawings will be charged @ 12% per annum. The average number of months for which interest on Jeevan’s total drawings will be charged is ______.

  • 6 months

  • `6 1/2` months

  • `4 1/2` months

  • 5 months

(E) (vii) 83.Page 1.160

After doing the adjustments regarding drawings ₹ 40,000, share of profit ₹ 24,000 and the additional capital introduced ₹ 32,000, the capital of Ashok, a partner, as on 31.03.2022, was ₹ 5,00,000. His capital as on 01.04.2021 was ______.

  • ₹ 4,84,000

  • ₹ 5,16,000

  • ₹ 4,46,000

  • ₹ 5,96,000

(E) (vii) 84.Page 1.160

In a partnership firm, which of the following statements is true in respect of the liability of a partner?

  • It is limited to the extent of his capital contribution.

  • It is limited to the extent of debit balance in his capital account, if any.

  • It is unlimited only for the acts done by her/him as a partner.

  • It is unlimited jointly and severally for all the acts of the firm done while he is a partner.

(E) (vii) 85.Page 1.160

‘The business of a partnership concern may be carried on by all the partners, or any of them acting for all.’ The above statement highlights which of the following features of partnership?

  • Mutual Agency

  • Agreement

  • Sharing of Profit

  • Business

(E) (vii) 86.Page 1.160

The commission due to a partner is closed by ______.

  • Debiting it to Partner’s Capital A/c

  • Crediting it to Partner’s Capital A/c

  • Debiting it to Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c

  • Crediting it to Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c

(E) (vii) 87.Page 1.160

Which of the following is a right of a partner?

  1. Sharing profits and losses with other partners in the agreed ratio.
  2. Inspecting and having a copy of the books of accounts.
  3. Retiring from the firm without giving proper notice.
  4. Taking part in the conduct of the business.

Choose the correct option:

  • Only (ii) and (iv)

  • Only (i) and (iv)

  • Only (i) and (ii)

  • Only (i) (ii) and (iv)

(E) (vii) 88.Page 1.160

Abbay, Boris and Chetan were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Boris was guaranteed a profit of ₹ 95,000. Any deficiency on account of this was to be borne by Abbay and Chetan equally. The firm earned a profit of ₹ 2,00,000 for the year ended 31st March, 2023. The amount given by Abbay to Boris as a guaranteed amount will be ______.

  • ₹ 17,500

  • ₹ 35,000

  • ₹ 25,000

  • ₹ 10,000

(E) (vii) 89.Page 1.161

Ravi, Mohan and Vinod were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2: 1. The partnership deed provided that interest on partner's drawings will be charged @ 12% p.a. Starting from 1st July, 2023, Mohan withdrew ₹ 20,000 every month for his personal use. For the year ended 31st March, 2024 interest on Mohan's drawings will be charged for ______ months.

  • `6 1/2`

  • 6

  • `5 1/2`

  • 5

(E) (vii) 90.Page 1.161

Manoj, Dilip and Rajinder were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 7 : 3 : 5. Their fixed capitals were ₹ 10,00,000, ₹ 8,00,000 and ₹ 6,00,000, respectively. The partnership deed provided for interest on partner's drawings @ 12% p.a. Which of the following accounts will be debited for charging interest on partner's drawings?

  • Partners' Current Account

  • Profit and Loss Appropriation Account

  • Interest on Drawings Account

  • Profit and Loss Account

Multiple Choice Questions - II

(E) 1.Page 1.161

Ganga and Triveni were partners with capitals of ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000, respectively. Saraswati was admitted for a `1/4`th share in the profits. Saraswati was unable to bring her share of the goodwill premium in cash. The journal entry recorded for goodwill premium is given below:

Date Particulars L.F. Amount (₹) Amount (₹)
  Saraswati’s Current A/c   ...Dr.   50,000
   To Ganga’s Capital A/c    − 10,000
   To Triveni’s Capital A/c   40,000
(Adjustment of goodwill premium on Triveni’s Admission)      

The new profit-sharing ratio will be:

  • 17 : 28 : 15

  • 8 : 37 : 15

  • 9 : 6 : 5

  • 6 : 9 : 5

(E) 2.Page 1.162

A and B are partners. The net divisible profit as per Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c is ₹ 2,50,000. The total interest on the partner’s drawings is ₹ 4,000. A’s salary is ₹ 4,000 per quarter, and B’s salary is ₹ 40,000 per annum. Net profit/loss earned during the year was ______.

  • ₹ 1,98,000

  • ₹ 2,98,000

  • ₹ 3,02,000

  • ₹ 3,06,000

(E) 3.Page 1.162

A and B are partners sharing profits in 3 : 2 with capitals of ₹ 6,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000, respectively. They are entitled to interest on their capitals @ 10% p.a., and A is also entitled to a rent of ₹ 10,000 per month for use of his property by the firm. Net Profit earned by the firm for the year ended 31st March 2020 was ₹ 3,00,000. B’s share of profit will be ______.

  • ₹ 80,000

  • ₹ 72,000

  • ₹ 32,000

  • ₹ 1,20,000

(E) 4.Page 1.162

Pick the odd one out of the following:

  1. Interest allowed on a loan taken by the firm from a partner.
  2. Rent is due to a partner of the firm for using his premises for business purposes.
  3. Salary due to the manager of the firm.
  4. Transfer of General Reserve
(E) 5.Page 1.162

X and Y are partners in the ratio of 2 : 1. Their capitals are ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively. Interest on capitals is allowed @ 9% p.a. The firm earned a profit of ₹ 30,000 for the year ended 31st March 2024. Interest on Capital will be ______.

  • X ₹ 27,000; Y ₹ 18,000

  • X ₹ 20,000; Y ₹ 10,000

  • X ₹ 18,000; Y ₹ 12,000

  • No interest will be allowed.

(E) 6,Page 1.162

A and B were partners sharing profits in 2 : 1 ratio. During the year ended 31st March, 2024, A’s drawings were ₹ 10,000 per month drawn in the beginning of every month and B’s drawings were ₹ 10,000 per month drawn at the end of every month. After the preparation of final accounts, it was discovered that interest on drawings @ 12% p.a. was not taken into consideration. In the adjustment entry ______.

  • A will be Debited by ₹ 7,800 and B will be Debited by ₹ 6,600

  • A will be Credited by ₹ 9,600, and B will be Credited by ₹ 4,800

  • A will be Credited and B will be Debited by ₹ 1,800

  • A will be Debited and B will be Credited by ₹ 1,800

(E) 7.Page 1.162

A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 2. It was provided that B’s share of profit will not be less than ₹ 1,50,000 per annum. The losses for the year ended 31st March, 2024, were ₹ 80,000 before allowing interest on Loan of ₹ 2,00,000 taken from A on 1st June, 2023.

The share of each partner’s profit/loss will be:

  • A (Loss) ₹ 1,40,000; B (Profit) ₹ 1,20,000; C (Loss) ₹ 70,000

  • A (Loss) ₹ 1,20,000; B (Profit) ₹ 1,80,000; C (Loss) ₹ 60,000

  • A (Loss) ₹ 1,60,000; B (Profit) ₹ 1,50,000; C (Loss) ₹ 80,000

  • A (Loss) ₹ 1,80,000; B (Profit) ₹ 1,50,000; C (Loss) ₹ 90,000

Case Based MCQs

(E) 8.Page 1.163

On 1st January 2024, Ravi, Mohan and Shreya entered into a partnership with fixed capitals of ₹ 3,00,000, ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000, respectively. Their partnership deed provided for the following:

  1. Salary to Ravi @ ₹ 20,000 per month.
  2. Rent to Mohan for the use of his property for business purpose @ ₹ 5,000 per month.
  3. The manager is to be allowed a commission of 10% of the profit of the firm.

Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before providing for the above adjustments, amounted to ₹ 3,45,000.

Remuneration to the manager will be:

  • ₹ 30,000

  • ₹ 33,000

  • ₹ 34,500

  • ₹ 27,000

(E) 9.Page 1.163

On 1st January 2024, Ravi, Mohan and Shreya entered into a partnership with fixed capitals of ₹ 3,00,000, ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000, respectively. Their partnership deed provided for the following:

  1. Salary to Ravi @ ₹ 20,000 per month.
  2. Rent to Mohan for the use of his property for business purpose @ ₹ 5,000 per month.
  3. The manager is to be allowed a commission of 10% of the profit of the firm.

Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before providing for the above adjustments, amounted to ₹ 3,45,000.

Interest on capital allowed to partners will be:

  • @ 12% p.a.

  • @ 6% p.a.

  • @ 10% p.a.

  • No interest will be allowed.

(E) 10.Page 1.163

On 1st January 2024, Ravi, Mohan and Shreya entered into a partnership with fixed capitals of ₹ 3,00,000, ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000, respectively. Their partnership deed provided for the following:

  1. Salary to Ravi @ ₹ 20,000 per month.
  2. Rent to Mohan for the use of his property for business purpose @ ₹ 5,000 per month.
  3. The manager is to be allowed a commission of 10% of the profit of the firm.

Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024, before providing for the above adjustments, amounted to ₹ 3,45,000.

Shreya’s share of profit will be:

  • ₹ 79,000

  • ₹ 80,000

  • ₹ 39,500

  • ₹ 40,000

(E) 11.Page 1.163

Pick the odd one out:

  1. Salary to a partner
  2. Rent to a partner
  3. Commission to a partner
  4. Interest on partner’s capital
(E) 12.Page 1.163

A and B were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 1. The partnership deed provided interest on drawings @ 12% p.a. During the year:

  1. A’s drawings were ₹ 5,000 per month in the beginning of every month.
  2. B’s drawings were ₹ 10,000 per quarter.

Net profit for the year was distributed without charging interest on drawings. In the adjustment entry:

  • Cr. A ₹ 2,100 and Dr. B ₹ 2,100

  • Cr. A ₹ 1,900 and Dr. B ₹ 1,900

  • Dr. A ₹ 300 and Cr. B ₹ 300

  • Cr. A ₹ 300 and Dr. B ₹ 300

(E) 13.Page 1.163

Chitra and Divya were partners in a firm. Their respective fixed capitals were ₹ 15,00,000 and ₹ 10,00,000. The partnership deed provided interest on drawings @ 6% p.a.

During the year ended 31-3-2024, Chitra’s drawings were ₹ 10,000 per month, drawn at the end of every month, and Divya’s drawings were ₹ 30,000 per quarter, drawn at the beginning of every quarter.

Net profits for the year were distributed without taking into consideration the interest on drawings.

In the adjusting entry:

  • Cr. Chitra ₹ 600 and Dr. Divya ₹ 600

  • Dr. Chitra ₹ 600 and Cr. Divya ₹ 600

  • Cr. Chitra ₹ 300 and Dr. Divya ₹ 300

  • Dr. Chitra ₹ 300 and Cr. Divya ₹ 300

(E) 14.Page 1.164

The partners of a firm distributed the profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024, ₹ 90,000, in equal proportion without providing for the following adjustments:

  1. A and B each were entitled to a salary of ₹ 1,500 per quarter.
  2. C was entitled to a commission of ₹ 18,000.
  3. Profits were to be shared in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1.

In the adjustment entry:

  • Dr. A ₹ 4,000; Dr. B ₹ 4,000; Cr. C ₹ 8,000

  • Cr. A ₹ 4,000; Cr. B ₹ 4,000; Dr. C ₹ 8,000

  • Dr. A ₹ 6,000; Cr. B ₹ 4 000; Cr. C ₹ 2,000

  • Cr. A ₹ 6,000; Dr. B ₹ 4,000; Dr. C ₹ 2,000

(E) 15.Page 1.164

A and B are partners with capitals of ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively. As per the partnership deed:

  1. Profits and losses are to be shared in the ratio of 2 : 1.
  2. 10% of the distributable profit should be transferred to General Reserve.

For the year ending 31st March, 2024, B’s share of profit was ₹ 1,20,000.

The amount transferred to General Reserve will be:

  • ₹ 12,000

  • ₹ 36,000

  • ₹ 24,000

  • ₹ 40,000

(E) 16.Page 1.164

A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. A withdrew ₹ 10,000 every month, B withdrew ₹ 1,20,000 during the year and C withdrew ₹ 30,000 during each quarter. It was discovered that for the year ending 31st March 2024, interest on drawings was charged @ 7% p.a. whereas there is no provision for interest on drawings in the partnership deed. In the rectifying entry:

  • Cr. A ₹ 4,200 and Dr. C ₹ 4,200

  • Dr. A ₹ 4,200 and Cr. C ₹ 4,200

  • Cr. A ₹ 2,100 and Dr. C ₹ 2,100

  • Dr. A ₹ 2,100 and Cr. C ₹ 2,100

(E) 17.Page 1.164

X and Y are partners with capitals of ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively, on 1st April, 2023, and their profit sharing ratio is 3 : 2. Interest on capital is agreed @ 5% p.a. Y is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 5,000 p.m. The profit for the year ended 31st March, 2024, amounted to ₹ 1,54,000. The manager is entitled to a commission of 10% of the profits after charging such commission. Y’s share of profit will be ______.

  • ₹ 30,000

  • ₹ 20,000

  • ₹ 19,440

  • ₹ 29,160

Case Based MCQs

(E) 18. 19. 20.Page 1.165

Pushpa and Rashmi are partners in a firm. Their capitals were ₹ 3,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively. Pushpa was to get a commission of 10% on the net profits before charging any commission. However, Rashmi was to get a commission of 10% on the net profits after charging all commissions. The following profit loss appropriation account for the year ended 31st March is given to you:

Dr. Profit and Loss Appropriation Account
for the year ended 31st March 2024
Cr.
Particulars Particulars
To Pushpa’s Commission
`(₹ "....." xx 10/100)`
  44,000 By Profit and Loss A/c   ______
To Rashmi’s Commission   ______      
To Profit transferred to:   ______      
Pushpa’s Capital A/c ______      
Rashmi’s Capital A/c ______      
    ______     ______
  1. Rashmi’s commission will be:
    1. ₹ 40,000
    2. ₹ 44,000
    3. ₹ 36,000
    4. ₹ 36,364
  2. Rashmi’s share of profit will be:
    1. ₹ 1,80,000
    2. ₹ 1,44,000
    3. ₹ 2,16,000
    4. ₹ 1,60,000
  3. In case there is no partnership agreement, which of the following is incorrect:
    1. Interest on the partner’s loan will be allowed at 6% p.a.
    2. No interest is to be charged on drawings made by the partners.
    3. Interest on the partner’s loan to the firm will not be allowed in case of loss in the firm.
    4. Even if the capitals of partners are unequal, profits and losses are to be shared equally.
(E) 21.Page 1.165

Tripti and Khushi are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Ruchi was a manager who received a quarterly salary of ₹ 20,000 in addition to a commission of 10% on net profits after charging such commission. Total remuneration to Ruchi amounted to ₹ 1,30,000. What was the profit for the year before charging salary and commission?

  • ₹ 5,50,000

  • ₹ 4,70,000

  • ₹ 6,30,000

  • ₹ 5,00,000

(E) 22.Page 1.165

C and D contribute ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000, respectively, in a partnership firm by way of capital, on which they agree to allow interest @ 6% p.a. Their profit or loss sharing ratio is 2 : 3. The profit at the end of the year was ₹ 16,000 before allowing interest on capital. If there is a clear agreement that interest on capital will be paid even in case of loss, then D’s share will be:

  • Profit ₹ 10,000

  • Profit ₹ 6,000

  • Loss ₹ 19,200

  • Loss ₹ 12,800

(E) 23.Page 1.166

On 31st March, 2024, the balances in the capital accounts of Aditi and Chanda after making adjustments for profits and drawings were ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 2,50,000, respectively. Subsequently, it was discovered that the interest on capital had been omitted.

The profit for the year ended on 31st March, 2024, was ₹ 1,50,000.

During the year, Aditi and Chanda each withdrew ₹ 5,000 per month.

Interest on capital was to be allowed @ 10% per annum.

The profit-sharing ratio of partners was 2 : 1.

Interest on capital will be:

  • Aditi ₹ 44,000 and Chanda ₹ 24,000

  • Aditi ₹ 24,000 and Chanda ₹ 14,000

  • Aditi ₹ 40,000 and Chanda ₹ 25,000

  • Aditi ₹ 36,000 and Chanda ₹ 26,000

(E) 24.Page 1.166

Y is a partner in a firm. He withdrew regularly ₹ 12,000 at the end of every month for six months ending 31st March, 2024. If interest on drawings is charged @ 10% p.a., the interest charged will be ______.

  • ₹ 2,100

  • ₹ 1,800

  • ₹ 1,500

  • ₹ 3,600

(E) 25.Page 1.166

Nandi is a partner in a firm. He withdrew ₹ ......... per month in the middle of every month during the year ended 31st March, 2024. If interest on drawings is charged @ 8% p.a. and the interest charged is ₹ 1,920, then he withdrew how much amount per month?

  • ₹ 1,000 per month

  • ₹ 2,000 per month

  • ₹ 3,000 per month

  • ₹ 4,000 per month

(E) 26.Page 1.167

Ravi and Kishan are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their fixed capitals on 1st April 2023 were ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively. The partnership deed provides that:

  1. Interest on capital is to be allowed at 6% p.a. and charged on drawings @ 10% p.a.
  2. Ravi was to be paid a salary of ₹ 5,000 p.m., whereas Kishan was to get a commission of 4% on sales.

It is ascertained that Ravi withdrew ₹ 4,000 at the end of every month and Kishan withdrew ₹ 12,000 at the end of every quarter. Sales for the year ended 31st March 2024 amounted to ₹ 3,00,000. The net profit of the firm before making the above adjustments was ₹ 56,000.

Interest on drawings will amount to:

  • Ravi ₹ 2,600 and Kishan ₹ 1,800

  • Ravi ₹ 2,600 and Kishan ₹ 3,000

  • Ravi ₹ 2,200 and Kishan ₹ 1,800

  • Ravi ₹ 2,200 and Kishan ₹ 3,000

(E) 27.Page 1.167

Ravi and Kishan are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their fixed capitals on 1st April 2023 were ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively. The partnership deed provides that:

  1. Interest on capital is to be allowed at 6% p.a. and charged on drawings @ 10% p.a.
  2. Ravi was to be paid a salary of ₹ 5,000 p.m., whereas Kishan was to get a commission of 4% on sales.

It is ascertained that Ravi withdrew ₹ 4,000 at the end of every month and Kishan withdrew ₹ 12,000 at the end of every quarter. Sales for the year ended 31st March 2024 amounted to ₹ 3,00,000. The net profit of the firm before making the above adjustments was ₹ 56,000.

Share of profit will be:

  • Ravi ₹ 44,800 and Kishan ₹ 11,200

  • Ravi ₹ 48,000 and Kishan ₹ 12,000

  • Ravi ₹ 36,000 and Kishan ₹ 24,000

  • Ravi ₹ 72,000 and Kishan ₹ 18,000

(E) 28.Page 1.167

Ravi and Kishan are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their fixed capitals on 1st April 2023 were ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively. The partnership deed provides that:

  1. Interest on capital is to be allowed at 6% p.a. and charged on drawings @ 10% p.a.
  2. Ravi was to be paid a salary of ₹ 5,000 p.m., whereas Kishan was to get a commission of 4% on sales.

It is ascertained that Ravi withdrew ₹ 4,000 at the end of every month and Kishan withdrew ₹ 12,000 at the end of every quarter. Sales for the year ended 31st March 2024 amounted to ₹ 3,00,000. The net profit of the firm before making the above adjustments was ₹ 56,000.

Ravi’s Current Account Balance will be:

  • Dr. ₹ 2,200

  • Cr. ₹ 2,200

  • Dr. ₹ 14,200

  • Dr. ₹ 5,400

(E) 29.Page 1.167

Ravi and Kishan are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Their fixed capitals on 1st April 2023 were ₹ 2,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000 respectively. The partnership deed provides that:

  1. Interest on capital is to be allowed at 6% p.a. and charged on drawings @ 10% p.a.
  2. Ravi was to be paid a salary of ₹ 5,000 p.m., whereas Kishan was to get a commission of 4% on sales.

It is ascertained that Ravi withdrew ₹ 4,000 at the end of every month and Kishan withdrew ₹ 12,000 at the end of every quarter. Sales for the year ended 31st March 2024 amounted to ₹ 3,00,000. The net profit of the firm before making the above adjustments was ₹ 56,000.

If the capital of a partner is ₹ 1,00,000 and his personal assets are ₹ 40,000 and personal liabilities are ₹ 10,000, the extent of his liability in the firm will be:

  • ₹ 1,00,000

  • ₹ 1,30,000

  • ₹ 30,000

  • ₹ 1,10,000

(E) 30.Page 1.167

A, B and C are partners sharing profits in 3 : 2 : 1. C’s share of profits for the year ending 31st March 2024 amounts to ₹ 50,000. Interest allowed on the partner’s capital is ₹ 1,50,000, and A is allowed a salary of ₹ 5,000 per month. Interest charged on the partner’s drawings is ₹ 2,000. What was the net profit of the firm before any appropriations?

  • ₹ 5,08,000

  • ₹ 92,000

  • ₹ 2,12,000

  • ₹ 4,53,000

(E) 31.Page 1.167

On 1st April, 2023, the capitals of Monika and Shreya were ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 2,00,000, respectively. They divided profits in the ratio of 3 : 2. Profits for the year ended 31st March, 2024, were ₹ 3,00,000, which have been duly distributed among the partners, but the following transactions were not passed through the books:

  1. Interest on capitals @ 8% p.a.
  2. Interest on drawings of Monika ₹ 8,000.
  3. Monika is to be paid a salary of ₹ 15,000 per quarter.

In the adjustment entry:

  • Cr. Monika ₹ 24,000 and Dr. Shreya ₹ 24,000

  • Dr. Monika ₹ 24,000 and Cr. Shreya ₹ 24,000

  • Cr. Monika ₹ 6,000 and Dr. Shreya ₹ 6,000

  • Dr. Monika ₹ 6,000 and Cr. Shreya ₹ 6,000

(E) 32.Page 1.167

Rani and Sakhi are partners with capitals of ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 1,00,000, respectively. They are entitled to interest on their capitals @ 10% p.a. In addition, Rani is entitled to a salary of ₹ 4,000 per month, and Sakhi is entitled to rent of ₹ 5,000 per month for use of her office by the firm. Net profit for the year was ₹ 2,00,000. Rani’s share of profit will be ______.

  • ₹ 46,000

  • ₹ 21,000

  • ₹ 51,000

  • ₹ 1,00,000

(E) 33.Page 1.168

Esha, Kavya and Ruchi were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. Esha withdrew ₹ 5,000 every month, and Kavya withdrew ₹ 7,500 every month. Interest on drawings @ 6% p.a. was charged, whereas the partnership deed was silent about interest on drawings.

In the adjustment entry:

  • Cr. Kavya ₹ 1,800 and Dr. Ruchi ₹ 1,800

  • Dr. Kavya ₹ 1,800 and Cr. Ruchi ₹ 1,800

  • Cr. Kavya ₹ 900 and Dr. Ruchi ₹ 900

  • Dr. Kavya ₹ 900 and Cr. Ruchi ₹ 900

(E) 34.Page 1.168

A, B and C were partners in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1. Their capitals were ₹ 5,00,000; ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000, respectively, and as per the partnership deed, they were entitled to 10% p.a. interest on their capitals. On 31st March 2024, their books reflected a net profit of ₹ 1,20,000. As per partnership deed a salary of ₹ 30,000 each was payable to A and B.

Calculate the ratio in which the profits would be appropriated.

  • 5 : 4 : 3

  • 3 : 2 : 1

  • 8 : 7 : 6

  • 8 : 7 : 3

(E) 35.Page 1.168

Geeta and Parul are partners in a firm. As per partnership deed interest on drawings is to be charged @ 4% p.a. Parul withdrew ₹ 5,000 per month at the end of each month for the first six months of the year. Accounts are closed on 31st March, 2024. Interest on drawings will be ______.

  • ₹ 950

  • ₹ 250

  • ₹ 850

  • ₹ 600

(E) 36.Page 1.168

A, B, C and D are partners. A and B share `3/4`th of profits in the ratio of 2 : 1 and C and D share the remaining profits equally. Profit sharing ratios will be ______.

  • 2 : 1 : 1 : 1

  • 2 : 1 : 2 : 2

  • 4 : 2 : 1 : 1

  • 2 : 1 : 2 : 1

(E) 37.Page 1.168

Arti and Bina are partners with profit sharing ratio of 2 : 1 and capitals of ₹ 5,00,000 and ₹ 4,00,000, respectively. They are allowed 8% p.a. interest on their capitals and are charged 10% p.a. interest on their drawings. Their drawings during the year were Arti ₹ 80,000 and Bina ₹ 60,000. Arti’s share of net profit as per the profit and loss appropriation account amounted to ₹ 1,00,000. Net profit of the firm before any appropriations was ______.

  • ₹ 2,08,000

  • ₹ 2,15,000

  • ₹ 1,79,000

  • ₹ 2,22,000

(E) 38. 39.Page 1.169

Read the following hypothetical situation and answer the following questions:

Richa and Anmol are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 with capitals of ₹ 2,50,000 and ₹ 1,50,000 respectively. Interest on capital is agreed @ 6% p.a. Anmol is to be allowed an annual salary of ₹ 12,500. During the year ended 31st March 2023, the profits of the year prior to the calculation of interest on capital but after charging Anmol’s salary amounted to ₹ 62,000. A provision of 5% of this profit is to be made in respect of the manager’s commission.

Following is their Profit and Loss Appropriation Account:

Dr. Profit and Loss Appropriation Account Cr.
Particulars Amount (₹) Particulars Amount (₹)
To Interest on Capital   By Profit and loss account (After manager’s commission) ___(2)___
Richa ---------    
Anmol ---------    
To Anmol’s Salary A/c 12,500    
To Profit transferred to:      
Richa’s Capital A/c (1) ______    
Anmol’s Capital A/c ---------    
  ---------   ---------
  1. The amount to be reflected in blank (1) will be:
    1. ₹ 37,200
    2. ₹ 44,700
    3. ₹ 22,800
    4. ₹ 20,940
  2. The amount to be reflected in blank (2) will be:
    1. ₹ 62,000
    2. ₹ 74,500
    3. ₹ 71,400
    4. ₹ 70,775
(E) 40.Page 1.169

Shyam, Gopal and Arjun are partners carrying on a garment business. Shyam withdrew ₹ 10,000 in the beginning of each quarter. Gopal withdrew garments amounting to ₹ 15,000 to distribute it to flood victims, and Arjun withdrew ₹ 20,000 from his capital account. The partnership deed provides for interest on drawings @ 10% p.a. The interest on the drawing charged from Shyam, Gopal and Arjun at the end of the year will be:

  • Shyam – ₹ 4,800; Gopal – ₹ 1,500; Arjun – ₹ 2,000.

  • Shyam – ₹ 2,500; Gopal – ₹ 1,500; Arjun – ₹ 1,000.

  • Shyam – ₹ 2,500; Gopal – ₹ 750; Arjun – Nil.

  • Shyam – ₹ 2,500; Gopal – Nil; Arjun – Nil.

(E) 41.Page 1.169

Edward and Hayward are partners. Edward draws a fixed amount at the beginning of every quarter. Interest on drawings is charged @ 10% p.a. At the end of the year, interest on Edward’s drawings amounted to ₹ 7,500. Drawings of Edward were ______.

  • ₹ 34,000 per quarter

  • ₹ 44,000 per quarter

  • ₹ 30,000 per quarter

  • ₹ 60,000 per quarter

(E) 42.Page 1.170

Ayan, Azan and Aqib are partners carrying on a furniture business.

Ayan withdrew ₹ 5,000 at the end of each month.

Azan withdrew ₹ 10,000 at end of each quarter.

Aqib withdrew ₹ 40,000 at the end of each month for the last six months of the year. The partnership deed provides for interest on drawings @ 12% p.a. The interest on drawing charged from Ayan, Azan and Aqib at the end of the year will be:

  • Ayan – ₹ 3,300, Azan – ₹ 1,800, Aqib – ₹ 6,000

  • Ayan – ₹ 3,900, Azan – ₹ 3,000, Aqib – ₹ 7,200

  • Ayan – ₹ 3,000, Azan – ₹ 2,400, Aqib – ₹14,400

  • Ayan – ₹ 600, Azan – ₹ 400, Aqib – ₹ 2,400

(E) 43.Page 1.170

Ikka, Dukka and Teeka were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. Their fixed capital balances were ₹ 5,00,000; ₹ 4,00,000 and ₹ 3,00,000 respectively. For the year ended March 31, 2024, profits of ₹ 84,000 were distributed without providing for interest on capital @ 10% p.a. as per the partnership deed.

While passing an adjustment entry, which of the following is correct?

  • Teeka will be debited by ₹ 4,200.

  • Teeka will be credited by ₹ 4,200.

  • Teeka will be credited by ₹ 6,000.

  • Teeka will be debited by ₹ 6,000.

(E) 44.Page 1.170

Arjun and Bhim were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio 3 : 2. On 31st March 2023, their capitals were ₹ 1,29,000 and ₹ 1,08,000, respectively. Divisible Profit for the year ended 31st March 2023 was ₹ 50,000. Interest on capital was also provided @ 10% p.a. in accordance with the partnership deed. Determine interest on Arjun’s Capital for the year ended. 31.03.2023.

  • ₹ 9,900

  • ₹ 9,000

  • ₹ 12,900

  • ₹ 10,400

Assertion-Reason Based Questions

(F) 1.Page 1.170

Assertion (A): Partnership is the result of an agreement between two or more persons to do business and share its profits and losses.

Reason (R): Partnership agreement should always be in writtem form.

Choose the correct option from the following:

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not correct explanation of Assertion (A).

  • Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

  • Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

(F) 2.Page 1.171

Assertion (A): Each partner carrying on the business of the firm is the principal as well as the agent for all the other partners of the firm.

Reason (R): There exists a relationship of mutual agency between all the partners.

Choose the correct option from the following:

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)

  • Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

  • Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

(F) 3.Page 1.171

Assertion (A): A partnership firm can have maximum 50 partners.

Reason (R): Maximum limit of partners is prescribed in the Partnership Act, 1932.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  • Only (A) is correct.

  • Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

(F) 4.Page 1.171

Assertion (A): Partners are principals but not the agents of other partners.

Reason (R): Partners are principals as well as agents of other partners.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are false.

  • (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(F) 5.Page 1.171

Assertion (A): When the profit-sharing ratio is agreed upon among the partners, they will share the losses also in the same ratio.

Reason (R): Although in the definition of partnership given in the Partnership Act it is stated that profits will be shared, profits include losses also.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct reason of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct reason of (A).

  • Only (R) is correct.

  • Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

(F) 6.Page 1.172

Assertion (A): A minor cannot be admitted in a firm as a partner.

Reason (R): A minor can participate in the profits of a firm.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is wrong.

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct.

  • Assertion (A) is wrong, but Reason (R) is correct.

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are wrong.

(F) 7.Page 1.172

Assertion (A): When a clause in a partnership deed differs from provisions of the Partnership Act 1932, the clause in the partnership deed will be applicable.

Reason (R): Provisions of the Partnership Act 1932 will be applicable only when partners have not agreed on a matter.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are false.

  • (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(F) 8.Page 1.172

Assertion (A): Partnership may be conducted on the basis of written or oral agreement, and all partners should contribute capital in the firm.

Reason (R): It is necessary that a written agreement exists and the business may be conducted on by all or any of them acting for all.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct reason of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct reason of (A).

  • Only (R) is correct.

  • Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

(F) 9.Page 1.172

Assertion (A): Priti, Riya and Sarita are partners. As per partnership deed Priti is to be allowed a salary of ₹ 8,000 per month. Riya and Sarita also demand the same salary. Salaries to Riya and Sarita is to be allowed.

Reason (R): In the absence of mention of salaries to Riya and Sarita in the partnership deed, salaries to Riya and Sarita are not to be allowed.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct reason of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct reason of (A).

  • Only (A) is correct.

  • Only (R) is correct.

(F) 10.Page 1.173

Assertion (A): Rent payable to a partner is debited to Profit and Loss Account and not debited to the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

Reason (R): Rent payable to a partner is a charge against profits and not an appropriation of profit. Hence, it is debited to Profit and Loss Account.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are false.

  • (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(F) 11.Page 1.173

Assertion (A): A, B and C were partners in a firm. Partner B gave a loan of ₹ 10,00,000 to the firm without an agreement as to the rate of interest. At the year end, all partners agreed to allow interest on the loan by B @ 9% p.a.

Reason (R): In the absence of Partnership Deed provisions of the Partnership Act, 1932 apply. Thus, interest on a loan by B should be allowed @ 6% p.a. and not @ 9% p.a.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct reason of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct reason of (A).

  • Only (A) is correct.

  • Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

(F) 12.Page 1.173

Assertion (A): In case the amount of drawings is not the same or if drawings are made on different dates, interest on drawings will be calculated using the product method.

Reason (R): In such a case, interest on drawings is charged for the period it is drawn by a partner. As such, the average method cannot be used to ascertain the amount of interest on drawings.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct reason of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct reason of (A).

  • Only (R) is correct.

  • Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

(F) 13.Page 1.173

Assertion (A): A and B are partners in a firm. As per partnership deed interest on drawings is to be charged @ 9% p.a. A withdrew ₹ 10,000 per month at the end of each month, and B withdrew ₹ 10,000 per quarter at the end of each quarter. The firm incurred a loss of ₹ 2,00,000. Hence, interest will not be charged on drawings.

Reason (R): Interest on drawings will be charged @ 9% p.a. on ₹ 1,20,000 from A for 5.5 months and from B for 4.5 months.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct reason of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct reason of (A).

  • Only (R) is correct.

  • Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

(F) 14.Page 1.174

Assertion (A): In the case of a partnership firm, appropriation out of profits are debited to the Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

Reason (R): Interest on capital and partner’s salary are appropriation of profit.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is a correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are false.

  • (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).

(F) 15.Page 1.174

Assertion (A): Transfer to reserves is shown in the Profit and Loss Appropriation A/c.

Reason (R): Reserves are charge against the profits.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct.

  • (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.

  • Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

(F) 16.Page 1.174

Assertion (A): In a specified situation, interest on a partner’s capital is written in the Profit and Loss Account.

Reason (R): Interest on a partner’s capital is written on the debit side of the profit and Loss Account if it is specified to be a charge against profits.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct reason of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct reason of (A).

  • Only (R) is correct.

  • Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

(F) 17.Page 1.175

Assertion (A): The fixed capital account balance of a partner may change due to additional capital introduced or capital withdrawn or both during the year.

Reason (R): Under the fixed capital method, the partner’s capital accounts balance always remains the same.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct.

  • (A) is correct, but (R) is wrong.

  • (A) is wrong, but (R) is correct.

  • Both (A) and (R) are wrong.

(F) 18.Page 1.175

Assertion (A): Co-ownership of property amounts to partnership.

Reason (R): The element of business is present in co-ownership.

In the context of the above two statements, which of the following is correct?

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct reason for (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

  • (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct reason for (A).

Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R)

(F) 19.Page 1.175

Assertion (A): In order to form a partnership, there should be at least two persons coming together for a common goal. The maximum number of partners is 50 (fifty) as prescribed by the Central Government.

Reason (R): As per Sec. 464 of the Companies Act 2013, the Central Government is empowered to prescribe a maximum number of partners, but the maximum number of partners cannot exceed 100. The central government has prescribed the maximum number of partners to be 50.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  • (A) is true but (R) is false.

  • (A) is false but (R) is true.

Given below are two statements one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R)

(F) 20.Page 1.176

Assertion (A): Commission provided to the partner is shown in the Profit and Loss A/c.

Reason (R): Commission provided to the partner is charge against profits and is to be provided at a fixed rate.

  • (A) is correct but (R) is wrong.

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(F) 21.Page 1.176

Assertion (A): Partnership is the relation between persons who have agreed to share the profits of the business carried on by all or any of them acting for all.

Reason (R): If a partner carries on any business of the same nature and competing with that of the firm, he/she shall account for and pay to the firm all profit made by him/her in that business.

Choose the correct option from the following:

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct.

  • Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(F) 22.Page 1.176

Assertion (A): Michael, Mike and Stephen were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3 : 2 : 1. Stephen, being a partner, wants that he should be exempted from sharing the losses in the firm.

Reasoning (R): According to the Partnership Act 1932, “It may be agreed between the partners that one or more of them shall not be liable for losses.”

  • Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.

  • Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

  • A is correct, but R is incorrect.

  • A is incorrect, but R is correct.

(F) 23.Page 1.176

Assertion (A): Each partner is a principal as well as an agent for all the other partners.

Reason (R): As per the definition of the Partnership Act, partnership business may be carried on by all the partners or any of them acting for all.

Choose the correct alternative from the following:

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

  • Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

  • Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

(F) 24.Page 1.177

Assertion: A partnership firm is said to maintain its accounts by the fixed capital account method when it has a separate capital account and current account for every partner.

Reason: A fixed capital account method is maintained to ensure that the balance in the current account of any partner is not overdrawn at any point of time.

Which one of the following is correct?

  • Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

  • Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

  • Assertion is true and Reason is false.

  • Both Assertion and Reason are false.

(F) 25.Page 1.177

Assertion (A): Private assets of a partner can also be used for paying off the firm's debts.

Reason (R): Liability of a partner for acts of the firm is limited.

Choose the correct alternative from the following:

  • Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct.

  • Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect.

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

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