JAMB Principles of Accounts 1998 Question 24

Question 24

Incomplete Records

Derive the total sales figure from the following information extracted from a firm's cash book and other relevant records
(₦)
Total debtors b/f 5,600
Total cash receipts from debtors and cash sales 153, 000
Total debtors c/f 6,800

  1. A.₦6, 800
  2. B.₦153,000
  3. C.₦154, 200
  4. D.₦159,800.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦154, 200)

Explanation

Total sales = receipts 153 000 + closing debtors 6 800 − opening debtors 5 600 = ₦154 200.