Question 40
Company AccountsYakubu (Nigeria) Limited (Extract) Balance Sheet as at 31st December, 1993. (Authorized ₦; Issued ₦)
Ordinary shares: ₦100 000; ₦80 000
10% preference shares: ₦30 000; ₦20 000
Share premium ₦20 000
Profit and loss A/C ₦13 000
Trade creditors ₦30 000
Accruals ₦5 000
Stock ₦10 000
Debtors ₦40 000
Bank ₦25 000
If a 10% dividend is approved, what is the dividend payable to ordinary shareholders?
- A.₦13 000
- B.₦11 300
- C.₦10 000
- D.₦8 000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (₦8 000)
Explanation
Dividend is on the issued ordinary capital: 10% × ₦80 000 = ₦8 000.