JAMB Principles of Accounts 2006 Question 43

Question 43

Branch Accounts

Head office sends goods to its branch at cost plus mark-up of 25%. A debit of ₦40 000 to the branch stock account in the head office books will indicate that the head office has sent goods with a profit of

  1. A.₦4 000
  2. B.₦6 000
  3. C.₦10 000
  4. D.₦8 000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (₦8 000.)

Explanation

At cost plus 25%, profit is 25/125 = 1/5 of the selling value: ⅕ × 40 000 = ₦8 000.