The profit or loss on sale of an asset is calculated as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The profit or loss on sale of an asset is calculated as:
A. Sale price less market value
B. Sale price less replacement cost
C. Sale price less original cost
D. Sale price less book value
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Profit/loss on sale = Sale consideration - Book value (cost less accumulated depreciation).

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
Working capital is calculated as:
A. Quick assets - Current liabilities
B. Current assets - Current liabilities
C. Total assets - Total liabilities
D. Fixed assets - Long-term liabilities

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Working capital = Current assets - Current liabilities.

Question #2
The 'Consolidation Procedure' under AS 21 requires:
A. Only adding assets
B. Ignoring subsidiary's data
C. Line by line adding of like items of assets, liabilities, income, expenses
D. Only adding profits

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Consolidation combines similar items and eliminates intra-group transactions.

Question #3
Which of the following is an example of a capital receipt?
A. Sale of old newspapers
B. Loan received from bank
C. Commission received
D. Rent received

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Loan is a capital receipt as it creates a liability. Others are revenue receipts.