GCE Financial Accounting 1990 Question 5

Question 5

Control Accounts

Sales Ledger Control Account
Debit side: Balance b/d ?; Sales ₦21,610; Acceptance dishonoured ₦542; Total ₦34,742
Credit side: Discount Allowed ₦968; Sales Returns ₦942; Cash received from customers ?; Balance c/d ₦13,740; Total ₦34,742

What is the total cash received from customers?

  1. A.₦19,092
  2. B.₦19,700
  3. C.₦20,668
  4. D.₦21,002
  5. E.₦21,610.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (₦19,092)

Explanation

Cash = 34,742 − 968 − 942 − 13,740 = ₦19,092.