Safari limited acquired 2 new 7-ton buses on 1 January 1990 for £129,150. The cash price of
these units was £90,000. The deal was financed by TPS (financing) ltd and the terms of the
hire purchase contract required a deposit of £30,000 on delivery followed by 3 instalments on
31st December 1990, 1991, and 1992 of £33,000, £33,000 and £33,150 respectively. The true
rate of interest was 30% per annum.
Required
Prepare the appropriate accounts in the books of safari ltd to record the above transactions.
Depreciation is to be charged on vehicles at 20% per annum, using straight line method.