WAEC Financial Accounting 2001 Question 19

Question 19

Accounting Equation

John Udoh started business on 1st January, 1998 with the following assets: Motor Van N120,000; Buildings N300,000; Stock of goods N40,000
In addition, he had cash of N60,000, out of which N20,000 was borrowed from a friend.
The capital of the business is

  1. A.N520,000
  2. B.N500,000
  3. C.N480,000
  4. D.N460,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (N500,000)

Explanation

Assets 120,000 + 300,000 + 40,000 + 60,000 = 520,000 − loan 20,000 = N500,000.