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Question 1 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Tunde and Bola formed T&B Associates. Tunde contributed ₦25,000 cash, ₦45,000 equipment, ₦80,000 van. Bola contributed ₦15,000 cash, ₦90,000 shop, ₦20,000 furniture. What is the total capital?

A. ₦150,000
B. ₦275,000
C. ₦200,000
D. ₦300,000
Explanation

Tunde: ₦25,000 + ₦45,000 + ₦80,000 = ₦150,000. Bola: ₦15,000 + ₦90,000 + ₦20,000 = ₦125,000. Total = ₦275,000 (B).

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Question 2 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Tunde and Bola’s profit-sharing ratio based on capital contributions is

A. 5:4
B. 6:5
C. 3:2
D. 4:3
Explanation

Tunde: ₦150,000, Bola: ₦125,000. Ratio = 150,000:125,000 = 6:5 (B).

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Question 3 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

A key benefit of a general journal is that it

A. Eliminates ledger need
B. Is owner-exclusive
C. Records transactions chronologically
D. Balances trial balance
Explanation

The general journal records transactions in chronological order.

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Question 4 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

The purpose of a balance sheet is to

A. Record daily transactions
B. Show financial position
C. Calculate gross profit
D. List cash transactions
Explanation

A balance sheet details assets, liabilities, and capital at a specific date.

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Question 5 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Debtors: opening ₦8,500, closing ₦9,200; cash received ₦42,000, bad debts ₦300. What is total sales?

A. ₦43,000
B. ₦42,300
C. ₦41,600
D. ₦43,500
Explanation

₦9,200 = ₦8,500 + Sales - ₦42,000 - ₦300. Sales = ₦43,000 (A).

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Question 6 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Opening capital ₦15,000, drawings ₦2,500, closing capital ₦22,000, additional capital ₦5,000. What is the profit?

A. ₦7,000
B. ₦4,500
C. ₦9,500
D. ₦3,000
Explanation

Profit = ₦22,000 - ₦15,000 + ₦2,500 - ₦5,000 = ₦9,500 (C).

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Question 7 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

With 5% interest on opening capital of ₦15,000, what is the interest?

A. ₦750
B. ₦800
C. ₦900
D. ₦1,000
Explanation

Interest = 5% × ₦15,000 = ₦750 (A).

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Question 8 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Kemi Enterprises purchased a computer system, recorded as

A. Office supplies expense
B. Sales revenue
C. Fixed asset acquisition
D. Capital reduction
Explanation

A computer is a long-term fixed asset.

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Question 9 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Chidi and Nkechi’s appropriation: Chidi (Interest ₦600, Salary ₦1,200, Profit ₦2,500), Nkechi (₦400, ₦800, ₦2,500). What is net profit?

A. ₦5,000
B. ₦8,000
C. ₦7,500
D. ₦6,000
Explanation

Chidi: ₦4,300, Nkechi: ₦3,700. Net profit = ₦4,300 + ₦3,700 = ₦8,000 (B).

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Question 10 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

To dissolve a partnership and form a sole proprietorship, Aminu and Zainab must

A. Continue unchanged
B. Dissolve and transfer assets
C. Share assets equally
D. Sell assets to a third party
Explanation

Partnership dissolution requires transferring assets to the new owner.

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Question 11 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

The most suitable cash book for a small trader with limited banking is

A. Three-column
B. Double-column
C. Single-column
D. Analytical
Explanation

A single-column cash book tracks only cash transactions, ideal for simplicity.

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Question 12 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Columns in a sales day book include

A. Date, particulars, invoice number, amount
B. Date, narration, debit, credit
C. Folio, credit, narration, discount
D. Date, purchases, folio, amount
Explanation

Sales day book records credit sales with date, particulars, invoice, amount.

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Question 13 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Machinery ₦120,000, Sales ₦250,000, Inventory ₦45,000, Wages ₦50,000, Purchases ₦150,000, Capital ₦150,000, Creditors ₦20,000, Rent ₦15,000, Debtors ₦30,000. What is the cash balance?

A. ₦15,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦18,500
D. ₦22,500
Explanation

Assets = Liabilities + Capital. Assets = ₦195,000 + Cash. Liabilities + Capital = ₦205,000. Cash = ₦20,000 (B).

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Question 14 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

What is the trial balance total for the above data?

A. ₦410,000
B. ₦430,000
C. ₦420,000
D. ₦385,000
Explanation

Debits: ₦430,000, Credits: ₦430,000. Total = ₦430,000 (B).

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Question 15 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Share capital ₦150,000, Reserves ₦30,000. What is the owners’ invested capital?

A. ₦180,000
B. ₦150,000
C. ₦120,000
D. ₦200,000
Explanation

Invested capital is share capital, ₦150,000 (B).

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Question 16 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Creditors ₦20,000, Bank overdraft ₦10,000. What is Zainab Ltd’s total liabilities?

A. ₦25,000
B. ₦30,000
C. ₦15,000
D. ₦35,000
Explanation

Liabilities = ₦20,000 + ₦10,000 = ₦30,000 (B).

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Question 17 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Capital ₦12,000, Cash ₦4,000, Purchases ₦6,000, Sales ₦14,000, Inventory ₦3,000, Creditors ₦3,000, Fixed assets ₦7,000, Drawings ₦2,000. What is the trial balance total?

A. ₦22,000
B. ₦24,000
C. ₦21,000
D. ₦23,000
Explanation

Debits: ₦22,000, Credits: ₦22,000. Total = ₦22,000 (A).

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Question 18 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Cash ₦2,000, Inventory ₦1,500, Debtors ₦1,000, Creditors ₦1,200, Bank overdraft ₦800. What is the working capital?

A. ₦2,500
B. ₦2,000
C. ₦3,000
D. ₦1,500
Explanation

Working capital = ₦4,500 - ₦2,000 = ₦2,500 (A).

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Question 19 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Aisha’s business: warehouse ₦60,000, inventory ₦10,000, profit ₦18,000, closing capital ₦80,000. What are her drawings?

A. ₦8,000
B. ₦10,000
C. ₦12,000
D. ₦6,000
Explanation

Drawings = ₦70,000 + ₦18,000 - ₦80,000 = ₦8,000 (A).

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Question 20 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

The provision for doubtful debts balance is

A. Added to debtors
B. Deducted from debtors
C. Credited to profit and loss
D. Added to capital
Explanation

Provision for doubtful debts is deducted from debtors on the balance sheet.

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Question 21 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

The correct sequence for preparing financial statements is

A. Trial balance, ledger, statements
B. Ledger, trial balance, statements
C. Statements, trial balance, ledger
D. Ledger, statements, trial balance
Explanation

Ledger to trial balance to financial statements is the correct sequence.

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Question 22 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Mrs. Ade recorded rent in the purchases account, an error of

A. Omission
B. Compensation
C. Principle
D. Reversal
Explanation

Recording an expense in a goods account is an error of principle.

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Question 23 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Cash basis accounting records

A. Cash transactions only
B. Incurred revenues and expenses
C. Credit transactions only
D. Prepayments and accruals
Explanation

Cash basis records revenues and expenses when cash changes hands.

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Question 24 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

A public limited company differs because it

A. Has 50 shareholders max
B. Offers shares publicly
C. Skips annual returns
D. Cannot issue debentures
Explanation

Public companies can offer shares to the public.

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Question 25 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

In a charitable organization, the income and expenditure account is similar to

A. Profit and loss account
B. Balance sheet
C. Cash book
D. Trading account
Explanation

It shows surplus or deficit, like a profit and loss account.

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Question 26 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Emeka and Obi (2:1 ratio) admit Uche, new ratio 1:1:1. Uche pays ₦15,000 goodwill. How is it treated?

A. Debited to Uche’s capital
B. Shared equally
C. Credited to old partners (2:1)
D. Credited to profit and loss
Explanation

Goodwill is credited to old partners in their old ratio (2:1).

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Question 27 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Bank charges on a savings account are based on

A. Account balance
B. Number of withdrawals
C. Interest earned
D. Account opening fees
Explanation

Charges often depend on withdrawal frequency.

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Question 28 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

The technology enabling POS transactions is the

A. Magnetic strip
B. Internet connection
C. Barcode scanner
D. Manual entry
Explanation

Magnetic strip contains account details for POS processing.

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Question 29 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Tayo Enterprises: Opening stock ₦8,000, Sales ₦150,000, Closing stock ₦7,000, 20% gross profit margin. What is cost of goods sold?

A. ₦120,000
B. ₦130,000
C. ₦110,000
D. ₦140,000
Explanation

Gross profit = 20% × ₦150,000 = ₦30,000. Cost of goods sold = ₦150,000 - ₦30,000 = ₦120,000 (A).

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Question 30 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Purchases for Tayo Enterprises with above data are

A. ₦118,500
B. ₦119,000
C. ₦120,500
D. ₦117,500
Explanation

Cost of goods sold = ₦8,000 + Purchases - ₦7,000. ₦120,000 = ₦1,000 + Purchases. Purchases = ₦119,000 (B).

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Question 31 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

A discrepancy understating the cash book balance is caused by

A. Unpresented cheques
B. Direct deposits
C. Unrecorded bank charges
D. Recorded interest
Explanation

Unrecorded bank charges reduce the cash book balance.

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Question 32 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

A ledger’s key characteristic is that it

A. Records chronologically
B. Classifies into accounts
C. Tracks cash only
D. Follows balance sheet
Explanation

A ledger organizes transactions into specific accounts.

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Question 33 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Inventory ₦25,000, Sales ₦400,000, Purchases ₦300,000, Cost of goods sold ₦290,000, Salaries ₦40,000. What is gross profit?

A. ₦110,000
B. ₦150,000
C. ₦130,000
D. ₦120,000
Explanation

Gross profit = ₦400,000 - ₦290,000 = ₦110,000 (A).

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Question 34 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Net profit for the above data is

A. ₦70,000
B. ₦80,000
C. ₦90,000
D. ₦60,000
Explanation

Net profit = ₦110,000 - ₦40,000 = ₦70,000 (A).

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Question 35 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Which is a revenue expenditure?

A. Delivery van purchase
B. Staff salaries
C. Building acquisition
D. Machinery installation
Explanation

Salaries are day-to-day revenue expenditures.

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Question 36 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

The profit and loss account shows

A. Total assets
B. Net profit or loss
C. Total liabilities
D. Invested capital
Explanation

It determines net profit or loss for the period.

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Question 37 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Vehicle cost ₦120,000, scrap value ₦20,000, 4-year life. Annual depreciation (straight-line) is

A. ₦25,000
B. ₦30,000
C. ₦20,000
D. ₦35,000
Explanation

Depreciation = (₦120,000 - ₦20,000) / 4 = ₦25,000 (A).

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Question 38 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

Current assets ₦180,000, current liabilities ₦60,000. What is the current ratio?

A. 3.0:1
B. 2.5:1
C. 2.0:1
D. 1.5:1
Explanation

Current ratio = ₦180,000 / ₦60,000 = 3.0:1 (A).

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Question 39 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

The quick ratio excludes which current asset?

A. Cash
B. Debtors
C. Inventory
D. Prepayments
Explanation

Quick ratio excludes inventory, focusing on liquid assets.

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Question 40 of 40
JAMB · Accounting · 2016

A petty cash book is used to record

A. Large transactions
B. Small expenses
C. Credit sales
D. Bank deposits
Explanation

Petty cash book tracks small, routine expenses.

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