JAMB Principles of Accounts 2001 Question 15

Question 15

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.
The depreciation expense charged for the year is

  1. A.₦450,000
  2. B.₦250,000
  3. C.₦150,000
  4. D.₦100,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (₦100,000.)

Explanation

Opening provision 350,000 − 150,000 removed on disposal = 200,000. To reach 300,000 the year's charge = ₦100,000.