JAMB Commerce 1998 Question 14

Question 14

Business Calculations

Use the information below to answer questions 13 and 14.
SONU Enterprises Balance Sheet as at 31/3/98
Capital ₦6000.00
Net Profit ₦2000.00
Drawings (₦137.50)
Creditors ₦1000.00
Accruals ₦187.50
Total ₦9050.00
Plant/Machinery ₦2300.00
Motor van ₦2000.00
Stock ₦1250.00
Debtors ₦480.00
Bank ₦3000.00
Cash ₦20.00
Total ₦9050.00
What is the acid ratio?

  1. A.2.95:1
  2. B.4.25:1
  3. C.4.75:1
  4. D.5.55:1.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (2.95:1)

Explanation

Quick assets = 4 750 − stock 1 250 = 3 500. 3 500 ÷ 1 187.50 ≈ 2.95:1.