WAEC Financial Accounting 1996 Question 17

Question 17

Final Accounts of a Sole Trader

Fixed assets: N12,000
Current assets: N5,000
Current liabilities: N2,300
Capital: N10,000
Long term liabilities: N4,700
What is the total assets?

  1. A.N17,300
  2. B.N17,000
  3. C.N15,000
  4. D.N14,700
  5. E.N12,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (N17,000)

Explanation

Total assets = fixed assets + current assets = N12,000 + N5,000 = N17,000.