What is the opening capital ________?

……………………31/12/08………..31/12/09

Furniture and fittings..N21 000,…………N28 000
Office equipment……..N9 800,………….N13 200
Debtors……………..N6 800,………….N5 200
Creditors……………N4 900,………….N5 100
Cash at bank…………N7 000,………….N4 600
Accrued electricity bills……………….N1 200

Monthly drawings average N330.

A. N39 700
B. N35 900
C. N35 740
D. N43 660

Correct Answer:

Option A – N39 700

Explanation

furniture & fittings + office equipt. + debtors + cash at bank – creditors
21000 + 9800 + 7000 + 6800 – 4900 = 39700