Question 24
Incomplete RecordsDerive 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
- A.₦6, 800
- B.₦153,000
- C.₦154, 200
- 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.