JAMB Principles of Accounts 2003 Question 48

Question 48

Purchase of Business

Use the information below to answer questions 47 and 48.
ZEBRA PLC Balance sheet as at 31st March, 2002
Capital ₦100 000; Current liabilities: Creditors ₦30 000; Total ₦130 000
Fixed assets: Land and buildings ₦50 000, Furniture ₦10 000 (₦60 000); Current assets: Stock ₦30 000, Debtors ₦30 000, Cash ₦10 000 (₦70 000); Total ₦130 000
The business was acquired on 1st April, 2002 at a purchase consideration of ₦120 000 by SOZ. All assets and liabilities were taken over except the cash. To open the new firm's bank account, additional ₦20,000 was paid into the bank.
Calculate the networth of the business

  1. A.₦120 000
  2. B.₦90 000
  3. C.₦80 000
  4. D.₦30 000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (₦90 000)

Explanation

Net worth of the business taken over = assets taken over (excluding cash) less creditors = 120 000 − 30 000 = ₦90 000.