JAMB Principles of Accounts 2010 Question 9

Question 9

Cash Book

Three Column Cash Book (Extract)
Debit side (Date, Particulars, Cash ₦, Bank ₦):
1. Bal b/d 3000, 4000
2. Cash Sales 1000
3. Fatima 2000
4. Baffa 200, 300
Credit side (Particulars, Date, Cash ₦, Bank ₦):
Electricity 5, 200, 300
Purchases 6, 3000
Ahmad 7, bank 500
Khadija 8, 200
If Fatima was granted a discount of 2%, what will be the discount allowed?

  1. A.₦20
  2. B.₦40
  3. C.₦60
  4. D.₦4.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (₦40)

Explanation

2% × ₦2 000 = ₦40.