A business pays Rs. 120,000 for twelve months of insurance on 1 October. What insurance expense and prepaid insurance are reported on 31 December?
Correct answer: C. Expense Rs. 30,000 and prepaid Rs. 90,000
- A. Expense Rs. 20,000 and prepaid Rs. 100,000
- B. Expense Rs. 90,000 and prepaid Rs. 30,000
- C. Expense Rs. 30,000 and prepaid Rs. 90,000
- D. Expense Rs. 120,000 and prepaid nil
Explanation
Three months have expired by 31 December, so the expense is Rs. 120,000 multiplied by 3/12, or Rs. 30,000. The remaining nine months, amounting to Rs. 90,000, are reported as a prepaid asset.
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