Question 25 Chapter 2 of Class 12 Part – 1 Usha Publication
25. (Interest is a charge) P and Q are partners. They share profits in 2:1 ratio. As per the partnership, they are to get interested on capital @10% p.a. Their capitals were P- Rs.50,000; Q- Rs.30,000. Their profit before interest was Rs.10,100. Interest is allowed as a charge. What difference will it make if profits are Rs.7,100 only?
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Calculation of net profit
| Particulars |
B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a) If profits are Rs.10,100: | |||
| Profit before interest | 10,100 | ||
| Less: Interest on Capital @ 10% - A | (5,000) | ||
| Interest on Capital @ 10% - B | (3,000) | ||
| Net Profit | 2,100 | ||
Calculation of distribution of profit
| Particulars |
A | B | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit of Rs.2,100 being distributed in 2:1 ratio | 1,400 | 700 | ||
Calculation of net profit
| Particulars |
B | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a) If profits are Rs7,100: | |||
| Profit before interest | 7,100 | ||
| Less: Interest on Capital @ 10% - A | (5,000) | ||
| Interest on Capital @ 10% - B | (3,000) | ||
| Net Profit | 900 | ||
Calculation of distribution of profit
| Particulars |
A | B | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net loss of Rs.900 being distributed in 2:1 ratio | (600) | (300) | ||
Note: When interest is allowed as charge, it is irrespective of the quantum of profits and is shown in Profit and Loss a/c.
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