JAMB Principles of Accounts 2017 Question 27

Question 27

Manufacturing Accounts

Use the information below to answer questions 27 and 28.
Stock of materials 1/1 ₦10 000
Purchase of raw materials ₦160 000
Manufacturing wages ₦420 000
Royalties ₦3 000
Stock of raw materials 31/12 ₦14 000

What is the cost of raw materials consumed?

  1. A.₦156 000
  2. B.₦173 000
  3. C.₦170 000
  4. D.₦160 000
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Answer: A (₦156 000)

Explanation

Raw materials consumed = 10,000 + 160,000 − 14,000 = ₦156,000.