WAEC Financial Accounting 2001 Question 20

Question 20

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 liabilities of the business amount to

  1. A.N80,000
  2. B.N60,000
  3. C.N40,000
  4. D.N20,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (N20,000)

Explanation

The only liability is the N20,000 borrowed from the friend.