WAEC Financial Accounting 1993 Question 45

Question 45

Manufacturing Accounts

Purchases: raw materials ₦20,000; finished goods ₦15,200
Stock 1/1/89: raw materials ₦3,000; work-in-progress ₦2,500
Wages: direct ₦22,800; indirect ₦7,200
Factory expenses: electricity ₦12,000; insurance ₦2,000
Stock 31/12/89: raw materials ₦4,000; work-in-progress ₦4,500

The cost of materials used is

  1. A.₦23,000
  2. B.₦21,000
  3. C.₦20,000
  4. D.₦19,000
  5. E.₦16,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (₦19,000)

Explanation

23,000 − closing raw materials 4,000 = ₦19,000.