JAMB Principles of Accounts 2002 Question 8

Question 8

Final Accounts of a Sole Trader

NAFARA & SONS Balance Sheet items as at 31st December, 1987.
(₦)
Capital 74480
Creditors 15875
Prepaid expenses 580
Motor vehicles 34750
Furniture 35850
Accrued expenses 645
Stock 8100
Cash balances 9911
Debtors 1809
Compute the value of current assets

  1. A.₦20400
  2. B.₦20465
  3. C.₦35695
  4. D.₦19820.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (₦20400)

Explanation

Current assets = prepaid 580 + stock 8 100 + cash 9 911 + debtors 1 809 = ₦20 400.