
Question 34 Chapter 3 - Unimax Class 12 Part 1
34. A and B are partners sharing profit in the ratio of 3 : 2 with Opening Capitals of Rs. 50000 and Rs. 30000 respectively. Interest on Capital is agreed @ 6% per annum. B is to be allowed an annual salary of Rs. 2500. During the year ended 31st March, 2021 the profits of year prior to calculation of interest on Capital but after charging B’s salary amounted to Rs. 12500. A provision of 5% of the profits after charging interest on capital salary is to be made in respect of the A’s commission. Prepare an account showing the allocation of profits. Also prepare partner’s Capital Accounts and current accounts. Current account balances on 1st April, 2020 were A Rs. 2000 (Cr.) ; B Rs. 1500 (Dr.).
Profit & Loss of Appropriation A/c For the year ended 31st March., 2021
| Particulars | Rs. | Particulars | Rs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Interest on Capital | By Net Profit | 12500 | ||
| - A | 3000 | |||
| - B | 1800 | 4800 | ||
| To Profit A/c | ||||
| - A | 4389 | |||
| - B | 2926 | 7315 | ||
| To A’s Commission | 385 | |||
| 12500 | 12500 |
Partner’s Capital Accounts
| Date | Particulars | A | B | Date | Particulars | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-3-21 | To Balance c/d | 50000 | 30000 | 1-4-2020 | By Balance b/d | 50000 | 30000 |
Partner’s Capital Accounts
| Particulars | A | B | Particulars | A | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Bal b/d | 1500 | By Balance b/d | 2000 | ||
| To Bal c/d | 9774 | 5726 | By Profit & Loss App. A/c (Profit) | 4389 | 2926 |
| By int. on cap. | 3000 | 1800 | |||
| By Salary A/c | - | 2500 | |||
| By Commission | 385 | - | |||
| 9774 | 7226 | 9774 | 7226 |
Working Notes :
(1) A’s Commission = (12500 – 3000 – 1800) 5% = Rs. 385
(2) Calculation of profit
A’s Share of profit
A’s Share of profit = 7315 x3/5= 4389
B’s Share of profit = 7315 x2/5= 2926
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