JAMB Principles of Accounts 2003 Question 18

Question 18

Stock Valuation

Use the information below to answer questions 18 and 19.
Date — Details
Feb 1 Purchased 400 units at ₦1.00 each
Feb 5 Purchased 200 units at ₦2.00 each
Feb 10 Purchased 200 units at ₦3.00 each
Feb 15 Issued 320 units
Feb 20 Purchased 200 units at ₦4.00 each
Feb 25 Issued 120 units
Calculate the price per unit of closing stock using the periodic weighted average method.

  1. A.₦3.20
  2. B.₦3.00
  3. C.₦2.20
  4. D.₦2.00
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦2.20)

Explanation

Total cost = 400 + 400 + 600 + 800 = ₦2 200 for 1 000 units. Weighted average = 2 200 ÷ 1 000 = ₦2.20 per unit.