Question

    On Jan 1, 2017 the position of V. Mathur was as follows:

     

    Inventory in hand Rs. 2400; Bills payable Rs. 400; Cash at Bank Rs. 1800; Plant and machinery Rs. 1000; Debtors Rs. 500; Creditors Rs. 800; Investments 2000; Loan from Raja Ram Rs. 1500.

    V. Mathur’s capital on the above date will be

    A 5000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 10000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 15000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Closing Capital =Closing Assets – Closing Liabilities Here Closing Assets = Inventory + Cash at Bank + Plant and Machinery + Debtors + Investments = 2,400 + 1,800 + 1,000 + 500 + 2,000 = 7,700 Closing Liabilities = Bills Payable + Creditors + Loan from Raja Ram = 400 + 800 + 1,500 = 2,700 So Closing Capital = Closing Assets – Closing Liabilities = 7,700 – 2,700 = Rs. 5,000

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