WAEC Financial Accounting 1994 Question 46

Question 46

Depreciation

A machine bought for ₦7,000 was estimated to have a useful life of 4 years and a scrap value of ₦500. Using the straight line method, what was the amount of depreciation charged per annum?

  1. A.₦1,313
  2. B.₦1,406
  3. C.₦1,625
  4. D.₦1,750
  5. E.₦1,875.
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Answer: C (₦1,625)

Explanation

(7,000 − 500) ÷ 4 = ₦1,625.