WAEC Financial Accounting 1992 Question 39

Question 39

Incomplete Records

Chukwu's capital at 1/1/89 and 31/12/89 were ₦30,000 and ₦50,000 respectively. During the year he introduced additional capital of ₦10,500 and withdrew ₦5,300 for private use. What is his profit for 1989?

  1. A.₦30,500
  2. B.₦25,300
  3. C.₦20,000
  4. D.₦15,800
  5. E.₦14,800.
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Answer: E (₦14,800.)

Explanation

Profit = 50,000 − 30,000 − 10,500 + 5,300 = ₦14,800.