Beauty started business with ₦40,000, made a profit of ₦50,000 and ended the year with ₦70,000 capital. What would have accounted for the closing capital?

A.

Drawings of ₦20,000 was made

B.

The opening capital of ₦40,000 was invested

C.

Beauty was paid a salary of ₦90,000

D.

Cash shortage of ₦30,000 was recorded

Correct answer is C

The calculation for closing capital is as follows:

Closing Capital = Initial Capital + Profit + Salary - Drawings - Cash Shortage

Closing Capital = ₦40,000 + ₦50,000 + ₦40,000 - ₦20,000 - ₦30,000

Closing Capital = ₦140,000 - ₦20,000 - ₦30,000

Closing Capital = ₦140,000 - ₦50,000

Closing Capital = ₦90,000

Therefore, the closing capital for Beauty would be ₦90,000.

Hence, the correct answer is ₦90,000.