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Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions

Question 1281:
The difference between double entry and single entry is
  • A Double entry is based on the dual concept while single entry is not based on dual concept
  • B Double entry is an account while single entry is not an account
  • C Double entry keeps personal account while single does not
  • D Double entry is useful for business enterprise while single entry is not
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Question 1282:
A rent of ₦50,000 was paid by samson to his landlady by cheque. The double entry in Samson's book is
  • A Debit rent account, Credit bank account
  • B Debit Rent account, Credit Samson's account
  • C Debit Bank account, Credit Rent account
  • D Debit Samson's account, Credit Rent account
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Question 1283:
The purpose of profit and loss account is to ascertain
  • A Gross profit
  • B Capital
  • C Expenses
  • D Net profit
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Question 1284:
Discount received is charge to
  • A Current account
  • B Profit and loss
  • C Trading account
  • D Balance sheet
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Question 1285:
Use the question to answer this question:
Opening stock ₦
DepartmentAB 100800
Purchases:ABWages of workersSalaries 1500200050100
SalesAB 30005000



Expenses are to be shared in the ratio of sales.


What was the cost of goods sold?
  • A ₦25,000
  • B ₦35,000
  • C ₦50,000
  • D ₦75,000
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