The correct answer is: D. 2, 3, 6, 7
A profit and loss appropriation account is a statement that shows how the net profit of a business has been divided among the partners. It is prepared after the profit and loss account has been prepared.
The following items are shown in a profit and loss appropriation account:
- Interest on capital: This is the amount of interest that is paid to the partners on their capital.
- Share of profit: This is the amount of profit that is allocated to each partner.
- Amount of drawings: This is the amount of money that each partner has withdrawn from the business during the year.
- Interest on drawings: This is the amount of interest that is charged to the partners on their drawings.
The following items are not shown in a profit and loss appropriation account:
- Salary to staff: This is an expense of the business and is shown in the profit and loss account.
- Fresh capital introduced: This is an increase in the capital of the business and is shown in the balance sheet.
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