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JAMB Principles of Accounts 2005 Question 37

Question 37

Departmental Accounts

A company incurred ₦21 000 in running its four departments, namely J, K, L and M with a corresponding number of employees as 1500, 2000, 3000 and 500 respectively. What is the share of department K?

  1. A.₦9 000
  2. B.₦6 000
  3. C.₦4 500
  4. D.₦1 500
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Answer: B (₦6 000)

Explanation

Total employees = 7 000. K's share = 2 000/7 000 × 21 000 = ₦6 000.