JAMB Principles of Accounts 2001 Question 41

Question 41

Company Accounts

Use the information below to answer questions 41 and 42.
Given: (₦)
Authorized Capital: 100,000 ordinary shares of ₦1 each
Issued and fully paid: 50,000 ordinary shares of ₦1 each 50,000
10,000 8% preference shares of ₦1 each 10,000
Reserves 25,000
Creditors 15,000
Debtors 13,000
Cash in hand 5,000
Determine the net current assets

  1. A.₦43,000
  2. B.₦28,000
  3. C.₦13,000
  4. D.₦3,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (₦3,000.)

Explanation

Current assets = debtors 13,000 + cash 5,000 = 18,000. Less creditors 15,000 = ₦3,000.