The following information was extracted from the books of Jinka Enterprises as of 31st August...

COMMERCE
WAEC 2019

The following information was extracted from the books of Jinka Enterprises as of 31st August 2015

15 cartoons of sweets at N 2,000 per carton.

25 cartons of milk at 4,000 per carton.

15 cartons of sugar 3,000 per carton.

17 cartons of soap at x5,000 per carton

The following payments were made:

Rent and rates

Salaries and wages

Fuel

Electricity

A cash discount of 6% and a 10% trade discount were allowed if payment was made within 7 days.

i. Calculate how much cash was paid for the goods bought if payment was made within 7 days.

ii. If all the goods were sold at a mark up of 20% determine the selling price.

iii. Calculate the value of the newt profit made.

Explanation

i. Cash paid if payment is made within 7 days:

AMOUNT TOTAL

N 25 cartons of milk at N4,000 per carton 100,000

17 cartons of soap at N5,000 per carton 85,000

5 cartons of sugar at N3,000 per carton 45,000

15 cartons of sweets at N2,000 per carton 30,000 260,000

Less 10% trade discount: 10/100 x N260,000 26,000

234,000

Less 6% cash discount: 6/100 x N234,000 14,040

Actual cash paid 219,960

ii. Selling price of the goods at a mark up of 20%

Formula: Selling Price = Cost - Trade discount + Mark up

ItemsCost (N)Trade discount(10% of cost)Mark up (cost - 10%)x20%Selling price (N)
sweets20002003602160
milk40004007204320
sugar30003005403240
soap50005009005400

OR

Sweets 15 x N2,000 = 30,000

Milk 25 x N4,000 = 100,000

Sugar 15 x N3,000 = 45,000

Soap 17 x N5,000 = 8 5,000

260,000

Less 10% trade disc. = 26,000

234,000

+ mark up(20% 234,000) = 46,000

Sales revenue = 280,000

ii. Net profit

Gross profit 46,800

Discount received 14,040

60,840

Less

Salaries and wages 8000

Rent and rates 3500

Fuel 2000

Electricity 1500 15,000

Net proft 45,840



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