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Question 16

An asset was bought on 1st January, 1995 for N60,000. Depreciation was provided for annually at 20% on cost. It was sold for N21,000 on 30th October 1998. Depreciation is charged fully in the year of disposal. Profit on sale is

  • A.N24,000
  • B.N21,000
  • C.N18,000
  • D.N9,000
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Accounts - principles of accounts
Year
2002
Question no.
#16
Type
Objective
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