WAEC Financial Accounting 1992 Question 5

Question 5

Interpretation of Accounts

The following balances were extracted from the books of XYZ Co. Ltd.
Goodwill: ₦20,000
Other Fixed Assets: ₦400,000
Stock: ₦10,000
Debtors: ₦30,000
Provision for bad debts: ₦5,000
Bank balance: ₦10,000
Sundry Creditors: ₦25,000
Accrued expenses: ₦5,000
Bills payable: ₦2,000
Provision for depreciation: ₦90,000

Current ratio is

  1. A.2:1
  2. B.1.8:1
  3. C.1.4:1
  4. D.1.3:1
  5. E.1.2:1
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (1.4:1)

Explanation

45,000 ÷ 32,000 = 1.4:1.