Question 50
DepreciationA motor car costing ₦10,000 was depreciated at 20 per cent per annum by the diminishing balance method. Two years later, it was sold for ₦6,000. The net result of the sale was
- A.₦6,400 profit
- B.₦6,000 loss
- C.₦4,000 loss
- D.₦400 profit
- E.₦400 loss.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (₦400 loss.)
Explanation
Year 1: 2,000 → 8,000; year 2: 1,600 → book value 6,400. Sold for 6,000, so a loss of ₦400.