WAEC Financial Accounting 1991 (August) Question 50

Question 50

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

Sales for the year amounted to

  1. A.₦12,625
  2. B.₦12,000
  3. C.₦11,300
  4. D.₦11,200
  5. E.₦10,100
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (₦12,625)

Explanation

10,100 + 2,525 = ₦12,625.