Question 26
Departmental AccountsUse the information below to answer questions 26 and 27.
(₦: Total; Dept. P; Dept. Q)
Sales 10000; 6000; 4000
Purchases 4000; 1000; 3000
Discount received 1000; ?; —
Discounts allowed 2000; —; ?
Discount (allowed and received) are apportioned to the two departments on the basis of departmental sales and purchases.
Department P's share of discount received is
- A.₦750
- B.₦1000
- C.₦250
- D.₦500.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (₦250)
Explanation
Discount received is shared by purchases: P = 1 000/4 000 × 1 000 = ₦250.