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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