Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part B

Chapter

Cash Flow Statement

Question:

"From the following information, calculate Closing Balance of Cash & Cash equivalent -

i. Cash generated from Operating Activities - 50,000
ii. Cash used in Investing Activities - 80,000
iii. Cash inflow from Financing Activities - 45,000
iv. Opening Balance of Cash - 35,000
v. Opening Marketable Securities - 20,000"

Options:

₹50,000

₹1,80,000

₹70,000

₹2,00,000

Correct Answer:

₹70,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3- ₹70,000.

Closing Balance of Cash & Cash equivalent =  (Cash generated from Operating Activities - Cash used in Investing Activities + Cash inflow from Financing Activities + Opening Balance of Cash + Opening Marketable Securities)

= (50,000 + 45,000 + 35,000+ 20,000) - 80,000
= 70,000

Cash used in Investing Activities - 80,000 is deducted as it is an application or outflow of cash.