JAMB Principles of Accounts 2010 Question 22

Question 22

Control Accounts

Sales Ledger Control Account
Debit: Balance b/d ₦87 000; Credit sales ?; Bills receivable dishonoured ₦58 000; Dishonoured cheques ₦50 000
Credit: Discount allowed ₦40 000; Bills receivable ₦50 000; Cash receivable ₦280 000; Returns inwards ₦30 000; Balance c/d ?
Credit sales is given at 160% of cash received.
Calculate the value of credit sales.

  1. A.₦558 000
  2. B.₦484 000
  3. C.₦448 000
  4. D.₦584 000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦448 000)

Explanation

Credit sales = 160% × 280 000 = ₦448 000.