Question 7
Double Entry and the LedgerUse the following information to answer questions 6 to 8.
1/1/08 Capital introduced by cash: ₦50,000
2/1/08 Bought goods for retail by cash: ₦10,000
3/1/08 Bought fixtures by cash: ₦5,000
4/1/08 Sold goods to Lagbaja on credit: ₦3,000
5/1/08 Bought goods on credit from Tamedu: ₦8,000
Balance in Purchases Account at 5/1/08 is
- A.₦23,000
- B.₦18,000
- C.₦10,000
- D.₦8,000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (₦18,000)
Explanation
Cash purchases ₦10,000 + credit purchases from Tamedu ₦8,000 = ₦18,000 (fixtures are not purchases).