WAEC Financial Accounting 2014 Question 11

Question 11

Depreciation

Use the following information to answer questions 11 and 12.
Cost of motor vehicle – 1/1/12: ₦85,000
Residual value: ₦5,000
Estimated useful lifespan 10 years
The business makes use of the straight line method for providing depreciation.
The annual depreciation is

  1. A.₦9,000.
  2. B.₦8,500.
  3. C.₦8,000.
  4. D.₦6,500.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦8,000.)

Explanation

Straight line: (cost − residual value) ÷ life = (85,000 − 5,000) ÷ 10 = ₦8,000 a year.