Accounting questions and answers

Accounting Questions and Answers

If you are preparing for an accounting aptitude test or even a job interview, these accounting questions and answers will help you master the principles of accounting. This test covers accounting past questions from WAEC, JAMB, Post UTME exams and many more.

973.

Use the information above to answer the question

Find the gross profit.

A.

N370,000

B.

N230,000

C.

N150,000

D.

N140,000

Correct answer is D

Gross profit = sales - cost of goods sold 

370,000 - 230,000 = 140,000

974.

The 5% discount shown above indicates

A.

Trade discount

B.

Cash discount

C.

Discount allowed

D.

Discount received

Correct answer is A

A trade discount is the amount by which a manufacturer or wholesaler reduces the retail price of a product when it sells to a reseller, rather than to the end customer.

975.

Given:

From the above information, the gross profit from department X is

A.

N3,800

B.

N2,300

C.

N2,200

D.

N2,000

Correct answer is C

Gross profit = sales - cost of goods sold

3000 - 800 = 2200