JAMB Principles of Accounts 2010 Question 25

Question 25

Incomplete Records

31/12/08: Furniture and fittings ₦21 000; Office equipment ₦9 800; Debtors ₦6 800; Creditors ₦4 900; Cash at bank ₦7 000
31/12/09: Furniture and fittings ₦28 000; Office equipment ₦13 200; Debtors ₦5 200; Creditors ₦5 100; Cash at bank ₦4 600; Accrued electricity bills ₦1 200
Monthly drawings averaged ₦330.
Find the opening capital.

  1. A.₦39 700
  2. B.₦35 900
  3. C.₦35 740
  4. D.₦43 660
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (₦39 700)

Explanation

Opening capital = 21 000 + 9 800 + 6 800 + 7 000 − 4 900 = ₦39 700.