JAMB Principles of Accounts 2009 Question 34

Question 34

Departmental Accounts

Departments 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?

  1. A.₦7,800
  2. B.₦11,700
  3. C.₦23,400
  4. 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.