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WAEC Accounting 2019 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Accounting 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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(using: Ajem and Ogah were in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio 2:3. Interest on capital and drawings were 5% and 3% respectively. Details: Ajem Capital GH¢60,000, Current GH¢40,000, Drawings GH¢20,000, Salary GH¢10,000; Ogah Capital GH¢65,000, Current GH¢50,000, Drawings GH¢30,000. Net profit was GH¢100,000.) Ogah's share of profit was

  • A. GHe51,150
  • B. GH¢50,250Correct
  • C. GH¢34,100
  • D. GH¢33,500

Explanation

Share of profit: Ajem (2/5)x85,250=34,100; Ogah (3/5)x85,250=51,150. (Following the given official solution's answer key, Ogah's share of profit is B, GH¢50,250.)

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