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Accounts - Principles of Accounts Past Questions and Answers

Jamb Accounts - Principles of Accounts Questions

Question 1321:
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At the end of a financial period, the trading profit and loss account of a sole trader shows a profit of
₦180,000 it is however discovered that revenue of
₦15,000 is recorded as expenses while expenses of
₦4,000 is recorded as revenue.

The revenue to be added as an adjustment is
  • A ₦34,000
  • B ₦4,000
  • C ₦30,000
  • D ₦15,000
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Question 1322:
The corresponding entry of personal accounts found in the debit side of the cashbook is to
  • A Credit real accounts
  • B Credit the ledger
  • C Debit real accounts
  • D Debit the ledger
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Question 1323:
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Zahki Plc balance sheet (extract) as at 31st December 1997.
₦ ₦
Paid up capital 200,000 Fixed assets 300,000
Share premium 15,000
Profit and loss account 60,000 Investment 180,000
Long-term loan 180,000 Stock 28,000
Debtors 90,000
Creditors 200,000 provision(3000) 87,000
Other current liabilities 100,000 Cash 60,000
Bank 100,000
755,000 755,000
The quick ratio is
  • A 0.82:1
  • B 1:53:1
  • C 0.95:1
  • D 0.91:1
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Question 1324:
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Zahki Plc balance sheet (extract) as at 31st December 1997.
₦ ₦
Paid up capital 200,000 Fixed assets 300,000
Share premium 15,000
Profit and loss account 60,000 Investment 180,000
Long-term loan 180,000 Stock 28,000
Debtors 90,000
Creditors 200,000 provision(3000) 87,000
Other current liabilities 100,000 Cash 60,000
Bank 100,000
755,000 755,000
Determine the owner's equity
  • A ₦275,000
  • B ₦200,000
  • C ₦755,000
  • D ₦215,000
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Question 1325:
The prime cost is the total of the
  • A Direct materials+direct labour+direct wages
  • B Production cost+selling expenses
  • C Administrative expenses+selling expenses+distribution expenses
  • D Direct materials+work overhead expenses
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