Neco Model Questions Vol1 2025 Financial Accounting Question 20

Practice objective / multiple choice question 20 from the 2025 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Financial Accounting examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2025 Financial Accounting Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 20 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • FINANCIAL_ACCOUNTING • objective

A machine was purchased on 1 January 2022 for \(\,\text{₦}500,000\). Its estimated useful life is 5 years and its residual value is \(\,\text{₦}50,000\). The company used straight‑line depreciation for the first two years. On 1 January 2024 the company switched to the double‑declining‑balance (DDB) method for the remaining life. The machine was sold on 1 July 2024 for \(\,\text{₦}120,000\). Determine the depreciation expense for the year 2024 and the gain or loss on disposal.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Depreciation expense for 2024 = ₦64,000; loss on disposal = ₦136,000
B. Depreciation expense for 2024 = ₦106,667; loss on disposal = ₦93,333
C. Depreciation expense for 2024 = ₦90,000; loss on disposal = ₦110,000
D. Depreciation expense for 2024 = ₦128,000; loss on disposal = ₦72,000
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Depreciation expense for 2024 = ₦64,000; loss on disposal = ₦136,000

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2025 Financial Accounting Question 20. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Financial Accounting examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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