JAMB Principles of Accounts 2009 Question 29

Question 29

Manufacturing Accounts

Work-in-progress 1/1 1,000
Work-in-progress 31/12 2,000
Production cost of goods manufactured 20,000
Sales 50,000
Stock of finished goods 1/1 4,000
Stock of finished goods 31/12 5,000
Selling and distribution expenses 2,000
Administrative expenses 1,000
Determine the gross profit

  1. A.49,000
  2. B.48,000
  3. C.31,000
  4. D.30,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (31,000)

Explanation

Cost of sales = 4 000 + 20 000 − 5 000 = ₦19 000. Gross profit = 50 000 − 19 000 = ₦31 000.