Monika has the following assets and liabilities as on 31st March, 2016. Ascertain her capital. Cash Rs. 50,000, bank Rs. 95,000, debtors Rs. 36,000, plant and machinery Rs. 1,60,000, building Rs. 4,00,000, furniture Rs. 48,000, creditors Rs. 44,000, bills receivable Rs. 1,13,000 and bills payable Rs. 47,000.
Assets = Liabilities + Capital
Capital = Assets - Liabilities
Capital = (Cash + Bank + Debtors + Plant and Machinery + building + Furniture+ Bills Receivable) - (Creditors + Bills Payable)
= (50,000 + 95,000 + 36,000 + 1,60,000+ 4,00,000+48,000 +1,13,00) - (44,000 + 47,000)
= 9,02,000- 91,000 = Rs. 8,11,000.
Monika's Capital = Rs. 8,11,000