JAMB Principles of Accounts 2003 Question 35

Question 35

Not-for-Profit Organisations

Use the information below to answer questions 34 and 35.
(₦)
Total sales of ticket 300 000
Amount received from the sales 260 000
Cash purchase of club house 100 000
Credit purchase of equipment 60 000
Electricity bill paid 5 000
Salaries owed 2 000
What is the balance of the income and expenditure account?

  1. A.₦300 000
  2. B.₦293 000
  3. C.₦193 000
  4. D.₦133 000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (₦293 000)

Explanation

Income = ticket sales 300 000. Expenses = electricity 5 000 + salaries owed 2 000. Surplus = ₦293 000 (the club house and equipment are capital items).