Question 16
Final Accounts of a Sole TraderUse the following Balance Sheet:
Ordinary share capital ₦100,000
6% Preference share capital ₦60,000
Reserve ₦20,000
(subtotal ₦180,000)
10% Debentures ₦40,000
Creditors ₦25,000
Accrued Rent ₦3,000
Total ₦248,000
Plant and Machinery ₦60,000
Furniture ₦50,000
Motor Van ₦68,000
Stock ₦14,000
Debtors ₦36,000
Prepayments ₦1,800
Bank ₦18,200
Total ₦248,000
The Working Capital is
- A.₦42,000
- B.₦60,000
- C.₦68,000
- D.₦70,000
- E.₦100,000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (₦42,000)
Explanation
70,000 − 28,000 = ₦42,000.