JAMB Principles of Accounts 2000 Question 21

Question 21

Manufacturing Accounts

In a manufacturing company, the total cost of goods produced is equivalent to

  1. A.purchases
  2. B.sales
  3. C.cost of goods sold
  4. D.cost of materials used.
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Answer: A (purchases)

Explanation

In a manufacturer's trading account the cost of goods produced takes the place that purchases have in a trader's account.