WAEC Financial Accounting 1998 Question 40

Question 40

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 the straight line method, what is the net book value at the beginning of the year 3?

  1. A.N540,000
  2. B.N492,000
  3. C.N486,000
  4. D.N438,000
  5. E.N437,400.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (N492,000)

Explanation

Two years at 54,000 = 108,000; 600,000 − 108,000 = N492,000.