JAMB Principles of Accounts 2002 Question 26

Question 26

Departmental Accounts

Use 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

  1. A.₦750
  2. B.₦1000
  3. C.₦250
  4. 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.