Question 19
Accounting EquationJohn 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
- A.N520,000
- B.N500,000
- C.N480,000
- 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.