JAMB Principles of Accounts 2012 Question 7

Question 7

Double Entry and the Ledger

Ibrahim, a microbusiness operator, sold 10 bags of sugar to Jide at total cost of ₦12,000.
In the book of Ibrahim, the entry to record the transaction would be to debit

  1. A.sugar account ₦12,000 and credit Jide ₦12,000
  2. B.Jide ₦12,000 and credit sales account ₦12,000
  3. C.Ibrahim ₦12,000 and credit Jide ₦12,000
  4. D.sugar account ₦12,000 and credit Ibrahim ₦12,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Jide ₦12,000 and credit sales account ₦12,000)

Explanation

Jide owes Ibrahim for the sugar, so Ibrahim debits Jide (a debtor) and credits sales.