Question 16
Business CalculationsUse the information below to answer questions 15 and 16.
Balance Sheet of LMN 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 owner's equity.
- A.₦20,000,000
- B.₦38,000,000
- C.₦42,000,000
- D.₦25,000,000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (₦38,000,000)
Explanation
Owners' equity = share capital + reserves = 25,000,000 + 10,000,000 + 3,000,000 = ₦38,000,000.