JAMB Principles of Accounts 2004 Question 33

Question 33

Departmental Accounts

Use the information below to answer questions 33 and 34.
Item | Dept. S (₦) | Dept. T (₦) | Total (₦)
Gross profit b/d | 6,000 | 4,000 | 10,000
Less: Salaries and Wages | 1,800 | 1,200 | 3,000
Electricity | ? | ? | 2,000
Depreciation | 600 | ? | 1,000
Net Profit c/d | ? | 1,600 | 4,000
Totals | 6,000 | 4,000 | 10,000
It is the tradition of the organization to apportion expenses in the proportion 60%:40% for S and T respectively.
What is the net profit made by department S?

  1. A.₦3,600
  2. B.₦3,000
  3. C.₦2,400
  4. D.₦2,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦2,400)

Explanation

S's electricity = 60% × 2,000 = ₦1,200. Net profit S = 6,000 − 1,800 − 1,200 − 600 = ₦2,400.