Question 9
Incomplete RecordsUse the following information extracted from TOM's books:
Stock at 1st January 1901: ₦6,500
Stock at 31st December 1901: ₦5,500
Creditors at 1st January 1901: ₦4,000
Creditors at 31st December 1901: ₦5,000
Cash paid for goods during the year: ₦20,000
Gross Profit: 25% on cost.
Administrative and selling expenses: ₦2,750
The purchases for the year is
- A.₦20,000
- B.₦21,000
- C.₦22,000
- D.₦24,000
- E.₦25,000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (₦21,000)
Explanation
Purchases = cash paid 20,000 + closing creditors 5,000 − opening creditors 4,000 = ₦21,000.