Question 35
Double Entry and the LedgerUse the information below to answer questions 34 and 35.
Ibrahim, a micro business operator, sold 10 bags of sugar to Jide at a total cost of ₦12,000.
The record in Jide's book would be to debit
- A.purchases ₦12000 and credit sugar account ₦12,000
- B.purchases ₦12,000 and credit Ibrahim ₦12,000
- C.Jide ₦12,000 and credit purchases ₦12,000
- D.Ibrahim ₦12,000 and sugar account ₦12,000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (purchases ₦12,000 and credit Ibrahim ₦12,000)
Explanation
Jide bought on credit: debit purchases and credit Ibrahim, who is now his creditor.