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Nimrat, Simrat and Harjeet are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. The partnership deed provides for charging interest on drawings @ 10% p.a. The drawings of Nimrat, Simrat and Harjeet during the year ending March 31, 2025 amounted to Rs. 60,000, Rs. 45,000 and Rs. 30,000 respectively, which were made on 1st April, 2024. After the final accounts have been prepared, it was discovered that interest on drawings has not been taken into consideration. If the necessary adjustment is made for rectification of this error, then:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

Drawings made on 1st April carry full year interest: Nimrat 6,0006{,}000, Simrat 4,5004{,}500, Harjeet 3,0003{,}000; total 13,50013{,}500 to be debited.

This total is credited back as profit in 5:3:25:3:2: Nimrat 6,7506{,}750, Simrat 4,0504{,}050, Harjeet 2,7002{,}700.

Net effect: Nimrat +750+750 credit, Simrat 450450 debit, Harjeet 300300 debit.

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