JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 871

4,351.

Use the information below to answer the question



Gross profit b/d
Less: Salaries and wages
          Electricity
          Depreciation
          Net profit c/d
 

Dept A
   ₦
6,000
1,800
   ?
  600
?
6,000

Dept B
   ₦
4,000
1,200
   ?
   ?
1,600
4,000

Total
    ₦

10,000 
  3,000
  2,000
  1,000
  4,000
10,000

It is the tradition of the organization to apportion expenses in the proportion 60%:40% for A and B respectively.

The depreciation to be charged to department B is

A.

₦500

B.

₦300

C.

₦400

D.

₦600

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,352.

Use the information below to answer the question


Gross profit b/d
Less: Salaries and wages
          Electricity
          Depreciation
          Net profit c/d
 

Dept A
   ₦
6,000
1,800
   ?
  600
?
6,000

Dept B
   ₦
4,000
1,200
   ?
   ?
1,600
4,000


Total
    ₦
10,000 
  3,000
  2,000
  1,000
  4,000
10,000

It is the tradition of the organization to apportion expenses in the proportion 60%:40% for A and B respectively.

What is the net profit made by department A?

A.

₦2000

B.

₦3600

C.

₦3000

D.

₦2400

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4,354.

In a departmental accounting system, which of the following expenses will most likely be apportioned on the basis of turnover

A.

Carriage inwards

B.

Carriage outwards

C.

Discount received

D.

Returns outwards

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.