JAMB Principles of Accounts 1998 Question 23

Question 23

Incomplete Records

Determine the year's purchases from the following information relating to a firm
(₦)
Total creditor's b/f 7,200
Total cash payments to suppliers 98,800
Total creditors c/f 8,400

  1. A.₦7,200
  2. B.₦98,800
  3. C.₦100,000
  4. D.₦105,200.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦100,000)

Explanation

Purchases = payments 98 800 + closing creditors 8 400 − opening creditors 7 200 = ₦100 000.