JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 36

176.

The difference between double entry and single entry is

A.

Double entry is based on the dual concept while single entry is not based on dual concept

B.

Double entry is an account while single entry is not an account

C.

Double entry keeps personal account while single does not

D.

Double entry is useful for business enterprise while single entry is not

Correct answer is A

Double entry is based on dual concept, i.e two-fold aspect of transaction whereby single entry ignored the principle of double entry.

177.

The rules of double entry states that

A.

For every debit entry, there must be a corresponding debit entry

B.

For every credit entry, there must be a corresponding credit entry

C.

All transactions must be recorded in two accounts, one account is debited and another is credited

D.

All transaction must be credited

Correct answer is C

Double entry system is the entry of debit and credit for each transaction in the ledger. Hence the double entry rules states that "debit the receivers, credit the giver".

 

178.

A proprietor withdraws cash from the business for private use, he

A.

Credits cash account and debits bank account

B.

Credits cash account and debits drawing A/C

C.

Debits cash account and credits drawings account

D.

Debits bank account and credits drawings account

Correct answer is B

When a proprietor withdraw cash for private use, himself or owner's use, it is regarded as drawings.
The account involve is cash and drawings account. Therefore, the cash account gives while the drawings account receives.

179.

Bought motor vehicle ₦60 paying by cheque. The effect of the transaction will be

A.

Increase in assets of motor vehicle account

B.

Decrease in assets of motor vehicle account

C.

Increase in assets of bank account

D.

Increase in liabilities of bank account

Correct answer is A

The motor vehicle account is the receiver while bank account is giving out. Therefore, there will be an increase in motor account and a decrease in bank account.

 

180.

Majority of commercial transactions are termed credit transactions, which means

A.

The buyers pay immediately for goods bought

B.

Settlement is deferred to a future date

C.

No account will be opened

D.

Item of expenditure increases

Correct answer is B

In credit transactions, the transfer of ownership takes place before payment to the supplier i.e settlement is at a future safe.