JAMB Principles of Accounts 2011 Question 25

Question 25

Interpretation of Accounts

Trading account for the year ended 31st December 2009
Opening stock ₦32 000
Purchases ₦40 000; Carriage inwards ₦1 000 = ₦41 000; Less returns ₦2 000 = ₦39 000
Cost of goods available for sale ??
Less closing stock ₦9 000
Cost of goods sold ??
Sales ₦48 000; Less returns ₦2 000
Find the average stock for the period.

  1. A.₦27 000
  2. B.₦23 000
  3. C.₦28 000
  4. D.₦20 500
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (₦20 500)

Explanation

Average stock = (opening 32 000 + closing 9 000) ÷ 2 = ₦20 500.