Question

M and N are partners in a firm. M has given a loan of Rs. 8,000 to the firm on 1st July, 2017. The partnership deed is silent upon the question of provision of interest on partner's loan. Compute the amount of interest payable on the loan advanced by M to the firm, assuming the books are closed on 31st March each year.

• A. Rs. 460
• B. Rs. 360
• C. Rs. 560
• D. Rs. 480

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Rs. 360

Amount of loan given by M to the firm (on 1st July, 2017) = Rs. 8,000
Period (from 1st July, 2017 to 31st March, 2018) = 9 months
Interest rate = 6% p.a.
Interest on M's loan = 8,000 x 6/100 x 9/12 = 360