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Question : Calculate the amount of depreciation on Furniture and loss on the sale of furniture:

Opening balance of furniture Rs 2,000

Closing balance of furniture Rs 1,080

Sale of furniture Rs 750

Depreciation charged on furniture is 10%.

Option 1: loss on sale of furniture Rs nil and depreciation charged Rs 108

Option 2: depreciation on furniture Rs 200 and gain on sale of furniture Rs 30

Option 3: loss on sale of furniture Rs 100 and depreciation charged Rs 200

Option 4: None of the above 


Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: depreciation on furniture Rs 200 and gain on sale of furniture Rs 30


Solution : FURNITURE ACCOUNT

Particulars Amount Particulars Amount
To Balance b/d
To I&E A/c (Gain) (b/f)
2,000
30
By Bank A/c (Sale)
By Depreciation A/c (10% X Rs.2,000)
By Balance c/d

750
200
1,080

2,030 2,030

Hence, the correct option is 2.

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