GCE Financial Accounting 1989 Question 39

Question 39

Depreciation

A machine cost ₦12,000 and has a useful life of 4 years and an expected disposal value of ₦400. Using the reducing balance method, what is the net book value at the end of year 2? (ignore residual value)

  1. A.₦10,480
  2. B.₦10,080
  3. C.₦9,680
  4. D.₦9,600
  5. E.₦7,680.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (₦7,680.)

Explanation

9,600 − 1,920 = ₦7,680.