Question 30
Public Sector AccountingKudi Local Government Council incurred the following expenditure in 1995:
Payment of salaries: N140,000
Purchase of drugs for dispensaries: N80,000
Purchase of books for Library: N30,000
Sinking of wells: N70,000
Extension of Council offices: N160,000
The amount of revenue expenditure for 1995 was
- A.N260,000
- B.N230,000
- C.N220,000
- D.N160,000
- E.N140,000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (N220,000)
Explanation
Revenue items are salaries 140,000 + drugs 80,000 = N220,000.