Question 19
Final Accounts of a Sole TraderUse 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
The value of working capital is
- A.₦27,000
- B.₦25,000
- C.₦24,500
- D.₦18,000
- E.₦14,500.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (₦27,000)
Explanation
Current assets 37,000 − current liabilities 10,000 = ₦27,000.