JAMB Principles of Accounts 2010 Question 23

Question 23

Incomplete Records

Given:
31/12/07: Stocks ₦4 200; Rates in advance ₦1 000; Accrued wages ₦1 150
31/12/08: Stocks ₦3 900; Rates in advance ₦1 500; Accrued wages ₦1 350
Cost of goods sold was valued at ₦6 000. Cash paid for rates and wages during the year was ₦1 300 and ₦2 200 respectively.
What is the value of purchases for the year 2008?

  1. A.₦6 000
  2. B.₦9 900
  3. C.₦14 100
  4. D.₦5 700
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (₦5 700)

Explanation

Purchases = cost of goods sold + closing stock − opening stock = 6 000 + 3 900 − 4 200 = ₦5 700.