WAEC Financial Accounting 2021 Question 42

Question 42

Depreciation

Use the following information to answer questions 41 and 42.
Cost of assets (01/01/18) ₦600,000. Annual Depreciation charge is 15% on reducing balance basis.
The net book value of the asset at 31/12/19 is

  1. A.₦523,500
  2. B.₦510,000
  3. C.₦433,500
  4. D.₦420,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦433,500)

Explanation

510,000 − 76,500 = ₦433,500.