JAMB Commerce 1999 Question 9

Question 9

Business Calculations

An abridged version of a company's income statement for 1993 contains the following information:
(₦m)
Turnover 286.5
Cost of goods sold 147.5
Overhead and other expenses 85.5
Taxes due for the year 26.9
What was the company's profit before tax for 1993?

  1. A.₦26.9 million.
  2. B.₦53.5 million.
  3. C.₦139.2 million.
  4. D.₦286.5 million.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (₦53.5 million.)

Explanation

Profit before tax = 286.5 − 147.5 − 85.5 = ₦53.5 million.