Question 37
DepreciationThe Accounting year of Fehintola Ltd. ends on 31st December every year.
Plant and Machinery purchased on 1st January, Year 1: N600,000
Depreciation rate per annum: 10%
Scrap value: N60,000
Using reducing balance method, what is the depreciation for Yr. 2?
- A.N160,000
- B.N114,000
- C.N60,000
- D.N54,000
- E.N48,000.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (N54,000)
Explanation
Year 1: 10% × 600,000 = 60,000; Year 2: 10% × 540,000 = N54,000.