JAMB Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 84

416.

Determine the bank balance

A.

N6,950 credit

B.

N6,950 debit

C.

N6,000 credit

D.

N6,000 debit

Correct answer is B

2600 + 28200 - 15000 - 7600 - 1250 = 6950 (debit balance)

 

417.

Calculate the net profit.

A.

N35,000

B.

N40,000

C.

N105,000

D.

N115,000

Correct answer is C

Net profit = Gross profit - expenses

To get gross profit subtract cost of goods sold from sales. Hence we have;
370,000 - 230,000 = 140,000

Net profit = 140,000 - 35,000 = 105,000

418.

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

419.

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.

420.

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