WAEC Financial Accounting 1991 (August) Question 49

Question 49

Incomplete Records

1/1/86: Creditors ₦5,000; Stock ₦1,200
31/12/86: Creditors ₦8,000; Stock ₦1,100
Mark-up: 25%
Cash paid to creditors: ₦7,000

Gross profit is

  1. A.₦2,800
  2. B.₦2,525
  3. C.₦2,500
  4. D.₦2,000
  5. E.₦1,750.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (₦2,525)

Explanation

25% × 10,100 = ₦2,525.