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.

296.

Use the following information to answer this question

Gross profit                     50,400
Discounts relieved            3,300
Discounts allowed             2,500
Net profit                          26,500
Cost of goods sold         184,000

Other operating expenses for the period is

A.

GH¢27,300

B.

GH¢25,700

C.

GH¢24,700

D.

GH¢23,900

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

297.

Use the following information to answer this question

 

Gross profit 50,400

Discounts relieved 3,300

Discounts allowed 2,500

Net profit 26,500

Cost of goods sold 184,000

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Sales for the period is

A.

GH¢234,400

B.

GH¢210,500

C.

GH¢133,600

D.

GH¢76,900

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

298.

A business includes 50% mark-up on all its products. This would mean margin of

A.

66 2/3%

B.

66 1/3%

C.

33 2/3%

D.

33 1/3%

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

299.

A business includes 50% mark-up on all its products. This would mean margin of 

A.

66 2/3%

B.

66 1/3%

C.

33 2/3%

D.

33 1/3%

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

300.

The major source of revenue for central/federal government is

A.

Tenement rate

B.

Excise duty

C.

Market toll

D.

Parking roll

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.