WAEC Financial Accounting 1994 Question 23

Question 23

Depreciation

A plant which costs ₦1,000 and has a residual value of ₦125 is depreciated at 20% per annum. Using the diminishing balance, what is the net book value at the second year?

  1. A.₦512
  2. B.₦525
  3. C.₦640
  4. D.₦700
  5. E.₦800.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦640)

Explanation

1,000 × 0.8 × 0.8 = ₦640.