The following information has been derived from the accounts of Montgomery plc for the year ended 31 December 2005. On 31 December 2005 Current ratio 1.4:1 Quick ratio 0.9:1 Net current assets £32,000 Ordinary share capital in issue £150,000 Fixed assets as a percentage of shareholders’ funds 90% Debtors collection period 6 weeks For the year ended 31 December 2005 Net profit retained for the year as a percentage of ordinary share capital in issue 40% Annual rate of stock turnover 8.775 times Gross profit as a percentage of sales 25   On 31 December 2005 there were no current assets other than stock, debtors and bank balances and no liabilities other than ordinary shareholders’ funds and current liabilities. Assume a 52 week year.Calculate the amount of Montgomery plc current liabilities on 31 December 2005. A £22,857 B £28,800 C £44,800 D £80,000

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The following information has been derived from the accounts of Montgomery plc for

the year ended 31 December 2005.

On 31 December 2005

Current ratio 1.4:1

Quick ratio 0.9:1

Net current assets £32,000

Ordinary share capital in issue £150,000

Fixed assets as a percentage of shareholders’ funds 90%

Debtors collection period 6 weeks

For the year ended 31 December 2005

Net profit retained for the year as a percentage

of ordinary share capital in issue 40%

Annual rate of stock turnover 8.775 times

Gross profit as a percentage of sales 25

 

On 31 December 2005 there were no current assets other than stock, debtors and bank

balances and no liabilities other than ordinary shareholders’ funds and current liabilities.

Assume a 52 week year.Calculate the amount of Montgomery plc current liabilities on 31 December 2005.

A £22,857

B £28,800

C £44,800

D £80,000

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