JAMB Principles of Accounts 2001 Question 14

Question 14

Depreciation

Use the information below to answer questions 14 and 15.
Palaju Enterprises had fixed assets of ₦3,100,000 at the end of the year. Fixed assets costing ₦900,000 with provision for depreciation of ₦150,000 were disposed of during the period. Fixed assets of ₦100,000 were added during the year. Provision for depreciation was ₦350,000 at the beginning of the year and ₦300,000 at the end of the year.
What was the value of fixed assets at the beginning of the year?

  1. A.₦2,900,000
  2. B.₦3,800,000
  3. C.₦3,900,000
  4. D.₦4,000,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦3,900,000)

Explanation

Opening = closing 3,100,000 + disposals 900,000 − additions 100,000 = ₦3,900,000.