Use the following information to answer the question The following transactions were recorded in the...

FINANCIAL
WAEC 2023

Use the following information to answer the question

The following transactions were recorded in the cash book of Ibusah for the month of February 2019:

D

Balance b/f

200,000
Commission received 180,000
Receipts from Ojah 98,000
Electricity bill 40,000

Rent

73,400
Drawings 28,600
Insurance 12,800
The balance brought down at the end of the month is
  • A. D 278,300
  • B. D 154,800
  • C. D 478,300
  • D. D 323,500

Correct Answer: D. D 323,500

Explanation

Balance Brought Down = Opening Balance + Income - (Expenses + Drawings)

Balance Brought Down = (D200,000 + D180,000 + D98,000) - (D40,000 + D73,400 + D28,600 + D12,800)

= 478,000 - 154,800



Post an Explanation Or Report an Error
If you see any wrong question or answer, please leave a comment below and we'll take a look. If you doubt why the selected answer is correct or need additional more details? Please drop a comment or Contact us directly. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Add Math
Don't want to keep filling in name and email whenever you make a contribution? Register or login to make contributing easier.