JAMB Principles of Accounts 2003 Question 43

Question 43

Branch Accounts

Use the information below to answer questions 43 and 44.
(₦)
Goods from head office 13 400
Returns to head office 118
Rates and insurance paid 188
Wages paid 913
Cash remitted to head office 16 625
Stock at 1/1/2000 1 875
Rent paid 325
Stock at 31/12/2000 1 975
Sundry expenses 200
The profit realized from the trade is

  1. A.₦4 069
  2. B.₦1 817
  3. C.₦1 440
  4. D.₦1 328
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (₦1 817)

Explanation

Debit: opening stock 1 875 + goods 13 400 + expenses 1 626 = 16 901. Credit: returns 118 + cash remitted 16 625 + closing stock 1 975 = 18 718. Profit = ₦1 817.