JAMB Principles of Accounts 2008 Question 26

Question 26

Incomplete Records

31 Dec. 05: Total fixed assets ₦7 800; Total current assets ₦12 100; Total current liabilities ₦4 700
31 Dec. 06: Total fixed assets ₦6 600; Total current assets ₦17 800; Total current liabilities ₦3 800
Drawings for 2006 is N5 200
Determine the capital balances as at Dec. 31, 2005

  1. A.N20 600
  2. B.N15 200
  3. C.N13 800
  4. D.N11 600
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Answer: B (N15 200)

Explanation

Capital = assets − liabilities = 7 800 + 12 100 − 4 700 = ₦15 200.