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 o...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Commerce - 2019 (Objective) Subject: Commerce

Question 1 Report

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.

Answer Details

Cost of goods bought

ItemQuantityUnit price (N)Amount (N)
Sweets152,00030,000
Milk254,000100,000
Sugar153,00045,000
Soap175,00085,000
Total260,000

(i) Cash paid if payment is made within 7 days. Deduct the trade discount first, then the cash discount.

Cost of goodsN260,000
Less 10% trade discount (10/100 x 260,000)N26,000
Value after trade discountN234,000
Less 6% cash discount (6/100 x 234,000)N14,040
Actual cash paidN219,960

(ii) Selling price at a mark-up of 20%. The mark-up is added to the value of goods after trade discount:

\[\text{Mark-up}=\frac{20}{100}\times234{,}000=46{,}800\]\[\text{Selling price}=234{,}000+46{,}800=\mathbf{N280{,}800}.\]

(iii) Net profit.

Gross profit (mark-up)N46,800
Add discount receivedN14,040
N60,840
Less expenses: Salaries and wages 8,000; Rent and rates 3,500; Fuel 2,000; Electricity 1,500N15,000
Net profitN45,840

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