WAEC Financial Accounting 1998 Question 37

Question 37

Depreciation

The 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?

  1. A.N160,000
  2. B.N114,000
  3. C.N60,000
  4. D.N54,000
  5. 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.