Question 40
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 the straight line method, what is the net book value at the beginning of the year 3?
- A.N540,000
- B.N492,000
- C.N486,000
- D.N438,000
- 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.