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JAMB Principles of Accounts 2015 past questions and answers

2 questions. Try each one, then open the answer to check yourself and read the explanation.

Question 11

Final Accounts of a Sole Trader

Sales ₦20,000
Cost of sales ₦10,000
Operating expenses ₦2,500
Expenses prepaid included in operating expense ₦500

Calculate the net profit

  1. A.₦7,500
  2. B.₦12,500
  3. C.₦10,000
  4. D.₦8,000.
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Answer: D (₦8,000.)

Explanation

Gross profit = 20,000 − 10,000 = 10,000. Expenses for the year = 2,500 − 500 prepaid = 2,000. Net profit = 10,000 − 2,000 = ₦8,000.

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Question 12

Incomplete Records

Sales ₦20,000
Cost of sales ₦10,000
Operating expenses ₦2,500
Expenses prepaid included in operating expense ₦500

What is the gross profit margin?

  1. A.50%
  2. B.40%
  3. C.30%
  4. D.100%.
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Answer: A (50%)

Explanation

Gross profit 10,000 ÷ sales 20,000 × 100 = 50%.

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