JAMB Principles of Accounts 2012 Question 34

Question 34

Departmental Accounts

Trading, Profit and Loss Account (Extract), Department X:
Net sales ₦3,000
Less cost of goods sold:
Stock 1/1 ₦200
Purchases ₦1,000
Cost of good available for sale ₦1,200
Less stock 31/12 ₦400
Cost of goods sold ₦800
From the above information, the gross profit for department X is

  1. A.₦3,800
  2. B.₦2,300
  3. C.₦2,200
  4. D.₦2,000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦2,200)

Explanation

Gross profit = 3 000 − 800 = ₦2 200.