Question 7
Double Entry and the LedgerIbrahim, 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
- A.sugar account ₦12,000 and credit Jide ₦12,000
- B.Jide ₦12,000 and credit sales account ₦12,000
- C.Ibrahim ₦12,000 and credit Jide ₦12,000
- 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.