WAEC Financial Accounting 1998 Question 38

Question 38

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 net book value on 31st December of Yr. 2?

  1. A.N551,400
  2. B.N546,000
  3. C.N540,000
  4. D.N486,000
  5. E.N440,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (N486,000)

Explanation

600,000 − 60,000 − 54,000 = N486,000.