JAMB Principles of Accounts 2009 Question 35

Question 35

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.
Determine the total expenses of department P

  1. A.9,760
  2. B.9,400
  3. C.2,860
  4. D.2,500
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (2,860)

Explanation

P's expenses: selling 1 100 + administration 1 400 + depreciation 3/15 × 1 800 = 360. Total = ₦2 860.