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Nancy, Sonu and Himani are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3:2. The partnership deed provides for charging interest on drawings @ 10%. The drawings of Nancy, Sonu and Himani during the year ending March 31, 2025 amounted to Rs.20,000, Rs.15,000 and Rs.10,000 respectively. After the final accounts have been prepared, it was discovered that interest on drawings has not been taken into consideration. Choose the correct adjusting entry.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Interest on drawings at 1010 per cent: Nancy 2,0002,000, Sonu 1,5001,500, Himani 1,0001,000; total 4,5004,500 to be credited back in 5:3:25:3:2 as 2,2502,250, 1,3501,350 and 900900. Net effect: Nancy gains 250250, Sonu loses 150150, Himani loses 100100. Hence Sonu's Capital Dr. 150150 and Himani's Capital Dr. 100100, To Nancy's Capital 250250.

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