JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 37

181.

Capital at start was ₦250,000, while capital at the end of the year was ₦400,000. Drawings during the year amounted to ₦15,000. What is the profit?

A.

₦165,000

B.

₦635,000

C.

₦600,000

D.

₦156,000

Correct answer is A

P = 400,000 - 250,000 + 15,000
P = ₦165,000

NOTEDrawings are amounts or items given to the owner of a business for personal use. Till recovered, it is an asset. Drawings are not considered a business expense, therefore it is always added on the asset side of the balance sheet.

182.

One of the limitations of accounting is that

A.

It ascertain financial position

B.

It prevent fraud

C.

Transactions are recorded in monetary terms

D.

It monitor the progress of the enterprise

Correct answer is C

In accounting, all transactions are recorded in monetary terms. There is no other terms of recording transactions except monetary terms.

183.

Given:


Fixed assets
Liabilities
Current assets

55,000
20,000
13,000

What is the capital?

A.

₦88,000

B.

₦48,000

C.

₦62,000

D.

₦55,000

Correct answer is B

Capital = Total Assets - Total liabilities
⇒ 55,000 + 13,000 - 20,000
68,000 - 20,000
₦48,000

184.

The objective of departmentalization is to

A.

Ensure that departmental managers are adequately monitored

B.

Record transactions for each department for better documentation

C.

Tackle any recording problem as a result of expansion

D.

Evaluate the profit of different departments

Correct answer is D

The preparation of departmental accounts will show which department is most profitable and may guide in decision making process as to which department must be closed down in some organizations.

 

185.

A company goods sent to branch at invoiced price is ₦30,870 at cost plus 25%. The mark-up is

 

A.

₦20,000

B.

₦6,000

C.

₦6,174

D.

₦10,000

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.