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JAMB Commerce 2007 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Commerce 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Use the information below to answer questions 10 and 11. Balance sheet of XYZ as at 31/12/2003: Ordinary share capital 25,000,000; Fixed assets 26,000,000; Revenue reserve 10,000,000; Investment 22,000,000; General reserve 3,000,000; Current assets 5,000,000; Long-term liabilities 4,000,000; Current liabilities 11,000,000. Determine the owners' equity.

  • A. #25,000,000
  • B. #20,000,000
  • C. #42,000,000
  • D. #38,000,000Correct

Explanation

Owners' equity = Total assets - Total liabilities = 53,000,000 - (4,000,000+11,000,000) = 53,000,000 - 15,000,000 = #38,000,000.

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