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GCE Accounting 2023 Objective — Question 36

Question 36 of 50 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Accounting 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following rules is applicable in the absence of a partnership agreement? Interest is payable (a) on drawings at the rate of 5% per annum (b) on agreed capital contributed at 5% per annum (c) on any contribution in excess of agreed capital at 5% per annum (d) at 5% per annum on current account balances

  • A. on drawings at the rate of 5% per annum
  • B. on agreed capital contributed at 5% per annumCorrect
  • C. on any contribution in excess of agreed capital at 5% per annum
  • D. at 5% per annum on current account balances

Explanation

In the absence of a partnership agreement, interest at 5% per annum is payable on any contribution to capital in excess of the agreed capital, not on drawings or ordinary capital.

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