WAEC Accounting Past Questions & Answers - Page 11

51.

Items shown in the balance sheet as asset includes

A.

Debit balance on drawings account

B.

Debit balance on a customer's account

C.

Credit balance on the capital's account

D.

Credit balance on a supplier's account

Correct answer is B

The items which are generally present in all the balance sheet includes assets like cash, inventory, account receivable, investments, prepaid expenses and fixed assets.

 

52.

Subscription in advance is treated in the balance sheet under

A.

Long-term liabilities

B.

Current liabilities

C.

Accumulated fund

D.

Current assets

Correct answer is B

Subscription in advance is the sum of money prepaid by the members of club representing their dues for next year. It is treated as a liability in the balance sheet.

 

53.

A set of rules and procedures guiding the operations of a partnership is called partnership

A.

Code

B.

Business

C.

Seal

D.

Deed

Correct answer is D

Partnership deed is a document drawn up by partners, which contains the rules and regulations guiding the business. It is also a document, which will clarify the respective positions and duties of the partners in a business.

54.

Use the following information to answer below

  GH⊄
Sales 200000
Purchase 170000
Opening stock 40000
Closing stock 50000

Stock turnover ratio is

A.

3.78 times

B.

3.56 times

C.

4 times

D.

3.2 times

Correct answer is B

Stock turnover = Cost of goods sold/Average stock

where Average stock = Opening stock + Closing stock /2

160,000 / 40,000 +50,000 /2

= 160,000 /45,000

= 3.555
≃ 3.56 times

55.

Use the following information to answer below

  GH⊄
Sales 200000
Purchase 170000
Opening stock 40000
Closing stock 50000

The gross profit percentage is

A.

10%

B.

20%

C.

25%

D.

15%

Correct answer is B

Gross profit percentage = Gross profit/Sales x 100

Cost of goods sold = 40,000 + 170,000 - 50,000
= 160,000

Gross profit = 200,000 - 160,000
= 40,000

Gross profit % = 40,000/200,000 x 100

= 20%