JAMB Principles of Accounts 1995 Question 19

Question 19

Final Accounts of a Sole Trader

The following is a draft balance sheet as at 31/12/92 (Cost; Accumulated Depreciation; Net):
Fixed Assets (Tan.): ₦200 000; ₦100 000; ₦100 000
Current Assets:
Stock in trade ₦10 000
Trade debtors ₦4 500
Cash at bank ₦22 800
Cash in hand ₦9 700
Trade creditors ?
Capital ?
Trade creditors account was maintained at 25% of the capital.
What was the balance in the capital account as at 31/12/92?

  1. A.₦76 000
  2. B.₦83 000
  3. C.₦117 600
  4. D.₦117 650.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦117 600)

Explanation

Total assets ₦147 000 = capital + 0.25 × capital, so capital = 147 000 ÷ 1.25 = ₦117 600.