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Dairo and Segun are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio 2:3 ...

Dairo and Segun are in partnership sharing profits and losses in the ratio 2:3 respectively. The information below relates to their business for the year ended 31st December, 2018.


Drawings:
Dairo 12000
Segun 18000
Capital
Dairo 120000
Segun 60000




- Interest on drawings 10%

- Interest on capital 5%

- Profit for the year ₦36,000

- Salary: Segun ₦10,000

The interest on Dairo's drawings is ____________
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  • A ₦1,600
  • B ₦1,200
  • C ₦1,400
  • D ₦1,800
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The interest on Dairo's drawings is calculated by multiplying the amount of his drawings (₦12,000) by the interest rate on drawings (10%). This gives us ₦1,200.

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