Partnership
Key Points to Remember
- Capital Investment: The amount of money each partner contributes.
Time: The duration for which the money remains investment
Important Formulas
Ratio of Share: Profit is shared in the ratio of (Capital × Time), unless stated otherwise.
If the time is the same, the ratio of profit = The Capital ratio.If the capital is the same, the ratio of capital = The Time ratio.
Types of Partnership :
Passive Partner : The Person Who Invests in A business and does not manage
1.Simple Partnership:
2.Compound Partnership:
Partners invest different amounts for different time periods.
Read the following examples you will understand the concept of Partnership
Practice Problems Type wise click here 👉Partnership Problems type wise
Partnership Aptitude Questions
Type 1: Simple Partnership (Capital Based)
Q1. A and B invest ₹40,000 and ₹60,000. At the end of the year, the profit is ₹50,000. Find A’s share.
Q2. A and B invest in the ratio 5:7. If profit = ₹36,000, what is B’s share?
Type 2: Partnership with Time
Q3. A invests ₹60,000 for 12 months, B invests ₹40,000 for 9 months. Profit = ₹45,000. Find A’s share.
Q4. A invests ₹80,000 for 8 months, B invests ₹60,000 for 12 months. Profit = ₹42,000. Find B’s share.
Type 3: Introduction/Retirement of Partner
Q5. A invests ₹50,000, B invests ₹70,000. After 6 months, C joins with ₹60,000. Profit = ₹78,000. Find C’s share.
Q6. A invests ₹90,000. After 4 months, B joins with ₹60,000. After another 4 months, C joins with ₹1,20,000. Profit = ₹1,26,000. Find A’s share.
Type 4: Working & Sleeping Partner
Q7. A and B invest equally. A works and gets 10% of profit for managing. Total profit = ₹60,000. Find A’s total share.
Q8. A and B invest ₹50,000 each. B is sleeping partner. A gets 20% extra profit for managing. Profit = ₹48,000. Find A’s share.
Type 5: Partner with Salary / Commission
Q9. A and B invest equally. A is paid ₹6,000 salary annually. Total profit = ₹66,000. Find B’s share.
Q10. A and B share profits equally. B gets 10% commission on profit. If profit = ₹1,10,000, find B’s total share.
Type 6: Unequal Period Withdrawal of Capital
Q11. A invests ₹60,000 for 12 months. B invests ₹80,000 but withdraws half after 6 months. Profit = ₹56,000. Find A’s share.
Q12. A invests ₹1,20,000 for 8 months. B invests ₹90,000 for 12 months, then withdraws ₹30,000. Profit = ₹84,000. Find B’s share.