WAEC Financial Accounting 1993 Question 47

Question 47

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 amount of factory overhead is

  1. A.₦28,200
  2. B.₦23,200
  3. C.₦21,200
  4. D.₦19,200
  5. E.₦14,000.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (₦21,200)

Explanation

Indirect wages 7,200 + electricity 12,000 + insurance 2,000 = ₦21,200.