Question 34
Departmental AccountsDepartments P, Q, R:
Sales value: P ?; Q ₦23,400; R ?
Selling expenses: P ₦1,100; Q ₦1,400; R ₦1,280
Administrative expenses: P ₦1,400; Q ₦1,000; R ₦1,020
Cost of sales: P ₦6,900; Q ₦6,700; R ₦5,500
Sales value of department Q doubles that of P, which is ⅓ of R. Depreciation which amounts to ₦1,800 is to be apportioned among the three departments in the ratio 3:5:7 respectively.
What is the sales value of department R?
- A.₦7,800
- B.₦11,700
- C.₦23,400
- D.₦35,100
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (₦35,100)
Explanation
P = 23 400 ÷ 2 = ₦11 700. P is ⅓ of R, so R = 3 × 11 700 = ₦35 100.