WAEC Financial Accounting 1991 (August) Question 14

Question 14

Final Accounts of a Sole Trader

Use the following information:
Goodwill: Dr ₦10,000
Plant and Machinery: Dr ₦32,000
Freehold premises: Dr ₦50,000
Stock: Dr ₦15,000
Debtors: Dr ₦12,500
Cash in bank: Dr ₦7,500
Cash in hand: Dr ₦2,000
Profit and Loss Account: Cr ₦34,000
Accrued rent: Cr ₦500
Sundry creditors: Cr ₦9,500
Capital: Cr (figure not given)
Totals: ₦129,000, ₦129,000

What is the value of fixed tangible assets?

  1. A.₦92,000
  2. B.₦89,500
  3. C.₦82,000
  4. D.₦60,000
  5. E.₦42,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦82,000)

Explanation

Plant 32,000 + freehold premises 50,000 = ₦82,000 (goodwill is intangible).