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John, a partner in Modern Tours and Travels withdrew money during the year ending March 31, 2016 from his capital account, for his personal use. Calculate interest on drawings, if rate of interest is 9 per cent per annum. If an amount of Rs. 3,000 per month was withdrawn by him at the end of each month.

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Rs. 1,580
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Rs. 2,355
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Rs. 1,955
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Rs. 1,485
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Solution

The correct option is D Rs. 1,485
Using the average method:
Interest on Drawings = (3,000 x 12) x 9/100 x [(longest outstanding period + shortest outstanding period)/2]/12
= (3,000 x 12) x 9/100 x [(11 + 0)/2]/12
=(3,000 x 12) x 9/100 x (5.5/12)
= 1,485

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