Anuj and Alka are partners in a firm. Their capital accounts as on April 01, 2025 showed a balance of Rs. 4,00,000 and Rs. 6,00,000 respectively. On July 01, 2025, Anuj introduced additional capital of Rs. 50,000 and Alka, Rs. 60,000. On October 01, Anuj withdrew Rs. 30,000 and on January 01, 2026 Alka withdrew Rs. 15,000 from their capitals. Interest on capital is allowed @ 8% p.a. What will be the interest payable to Anuj during the financial year 2025–2026?
Anuj and Alka are partners in a firm. Their capital accounts as on April 01, 2025 showed a balance of Rs. 4,00,000 and Rs. 6,00,000 respectively. On July 01, 2025, Anuj introduced additional capital of Rs. 50,000 and Alka, Rs. 60,000. On October 01, Anuj withdrew Rs. 30,000 and on January 01, 2026 Alka withdrew Rs. 15,000 from their capitals. Interest on capital is allowed @ 8% p.a. What will be the interest payable to Anuj during the financial year 2025–2026?
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 4
Interest is computed on each amount for the period it remained in the business. Opening capital: . Additional capital from July 1: . Withdrawal from October 1 reduces interest by . Total interest .
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