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Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions

Question 51:
Use the information below to answer this question.
\(\begin{array}{c|c}
\hline & \text{Dept A} & \text{Dept B} \\
\hline
\text{Sales} & 180,000 & 150,000 \\
\hline
\text{Cost of sales} & 79,000 & 85,000 \\
\hline
\text{Expense} & 28,000 & 40, 000 \\
\end{array}\)
How much is the gross profit for department A?
  • A N101,000
  • B N73,000
  • C N79,000
  • D N152,000
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Question 52:
An advantage of using accounting ratios is that
  • A Can be easily calculated
  • B Show errors and frauds
  • C Facilitate decision making
  • D Are stipulated by law
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Question 53:
The document setting out the regulations regarding shares, meetings and internal organization of a company is known as
  • A Prospectus
  • B Memorandum of association
  • C Company law
  • D Articles of association
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Question 54:
The loss made by a non profit making organization is called
  • A Deficit
  • B Surplus
  • C Discount
  • D Shortage
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Question 55:
If rent account is debited instead of rate account, the error committed is that of;
  • A Omission
  • B Commission
  • C Principle
  • D Original entry
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