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A-LevelAccountingFinancial StatementsOct/Nov 2010Paper 1 Q191 Mark

The table shows extracts from the trial balance of a company at 31 December 2009. [Table showing ordinary share capital $750 000, 8% preference shares $250 000, 6% debentures (2015) $150 000, bank loan repayable (2012) $75 000, bank overdraft $110 000, mortgage on buildings (repayable 2010) $120 000] What is the total of non current liabilities in the balance sheet at 31 December 2009?

A$195 000
B$225 000
C$345 000
D$595 000

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: $225 000

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About This A-Level Accounting Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Financial Statements in A-Level Accounting (syllabus code 9706). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting Oct/Nov 2010 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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