JAMB Commerce 2007 Question 49

Question 49

Business Calculations

Balance Sheet of XYZ as at 31/12/2003
Ordinary share capital ₦25 000 000 | Fixed assets ₦26 000 000
Revenue reserve ₦10 000 000 | Investment ₦22 000 000
General reserve ₦3 000 000 | Current assets ₦5 000 000
Long-term liabilities ₦4 000 000
Current liabilities ₦11 000 000
Total ₦53 000 000 | Total ₦53 000 000
Determine the owners' equity

  1. A.₦38 000 000
  2. B.₦20 000 000
  3. C.₦42 000 000
  4. D.₦25 000 000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (₦38 000 000)

Explanation

Owners' equity = share capital + reserves = 25 000 000 + 10 000 000 + 3 000 000 = ₦38 000 000.