WAEC Financial Accounting 1991 (August) Question 20

Question 20

Interpretation of Accounts

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

Current ratio is

  1. A.4.9:1
  2. B.4.1:1
  3. C.3.9:1
  4. D.3.7:1
  5. E.3.1:1.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (3.7:1)

Explanation

37,000 ÷ 10,000 = 3.7:1.