POST UTME LASU 2024 Accounting | Objective

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Question 1
A partnership has two partners, A and B, who share profits and losses in the ratio 3:2. If the total profit for the year is ₦120,000, how much will A receive?
A. ₦90,000
B. ₦80,000
C. ₦70,000
D. ₦60,000
Question 2
A company uses the following accounts: Purchases, Sales, Cost of Goods Sold, and Gross Profit. The company's trial balance shows the following balances: Purchases = ₦120,000, Sales = ₦150,000, Cost of Goods Sold = ₦80,000, and Gross Profit = ₦30,000. What is the correct order of the accounts in the ledger?
A. Purchases, Sales, Cost of Goods Sold, Gross Profit
B. Purchases, Cost of Goods Sold, Sales, Gross Profit
C. Sales, Purchases, Cost of Goods Sold, Gross Profit
D. Cost of Goods Sold, Purchases, Sales, Gross Profit
Question 3
A partnership has two partners, A and B. The capital accounts of A and B are ₦50,000 and ₦30,000 respectively. If the profit is shared in the ratio 3:2, calculate the profit sharing of A.
A. ₦15,000
B. ₦20,000
C. ₦25,000
D. ₦30,000
Question 4
A company uses the weighted average method to value its inventory. If the total cost of goods available for sale is ₦500,000, the cost of goods sold is ₦420,000, and the total number of units available for sale is 1,000, what is the cost per unit?
A. ₦400
B. ₦420
C. ₦440
D. ₦460
Question 5
A company uses the straight-line method to depreciate its assets. The asset has a cost of ₦50,000 and a useful life of 5 years. What is the annual depreciation?
A. ₦10,000
B. ₦8,000
C. ₦6,000
D. ₦4,000
Question 6
A company's trading account shows a profit of ₦200,000. However, the profit and loss account shows a loss of ₦150,000. What is the correct balance in the company's trading account?
A. ₦350,000
B. ₦300,000
C. ₦250,000
D. ₦200,000
Question 7
A company has the following balance sheet: Assets: Cash: ₦10,000 Accounts Receivable: ₦20,000 Inventory: ₦30,000 Total Assets: ₦60,000 Liabilities: Accounts Payable: ₦15,000 Long-term Debt: ₦25,000 Total Liabilities: ₦40,000 Equity: Common Stock: ₦20,000 Retained Earnings: ₦5,000 Total Equity: ₦25,000 What is the company's current ratio?
A. 1.5
B. 2
C. 1.2
D. 1.5
Question 8
The following is a trial balance for a trading company: | Account | Debit | Credit | | --- | --- | --- | | Cash | 10,000 | 0 | | Accounts Payable | 0 | 5,000 | | Sales Revenue | 0 | 15,000 | | Cost of Goods Sold | 8,000 | 0 | | Net Income | 0 | 0 | | Total | 18,000 | 20,000 | What is the correct classification of the above trial balance?
A. Trading and Non-Trading
B. Trading and Non-Trading
C. Trading
D. Non-Trading
Question 9
A government agency uses the public sector accounting system to record transactions. If a grant of ₦1,000,000 is received from the government, what is the effect on the accounting equation?
A. Assets increase by ₦1,000,000, Liabilities decrease by ₦1,000,000
B. Assets increase by ₦1,000,000, Equity increases by ₦1,000,000
C. Assets decrease by ₦1,000,000, Liabilities increase by ₦1,000,000
D. Assets increase by ₦1,000,000, Liabilities increase by ₦1,000,000
Question 10
A company prepares a trading account. If the cost of goods sold is ₦500,000 and the sales revenue is ₦600,000, what is the effect on the accounting equation?
A. Assets increase by ₦100,000, Liabilities decrease by ₦100,000
B. Assets increase by ₦100,000, Equity increases by ₦100,000
C. Assets decrease by ₦100,000, Liabilities increase by ₦100,000
D. Assets decrease by ₦100,000, Liabilities decrease by ₦100,000
Question 11
A company uses the straight-line method of depreciation. If the asset's useful life is 5 years and the residual value is ₦10,000, what is the annual depreciation charge if the asset's cost is ₦50,000?
A. ₦8,000
B. ₦10,000
C. ₦12,000
D. ₦15,000
Question 12
A company uses the double entry system to record transactions. If a customer pays ₦500 for goods worth ₦600, what is the effect on the accounting equation?
A. Assets increase by ₦500, Liabilities decrease by ₦500
B. Assets increase by ₦600, Liabilities decrease by ₦600
C. Assets increase by ₦500, Equity increases by ₦500
D. Assets decrease by ₦500, Liabilities increase by ₦500
Question 13
A government agency has the following transactions: Receipt of revenue ₦200,000, Payment of salaries ₦150,000, Payment of rent ₦30,000, and Purchase of assets ₦50,000. What is the net effect on the agency's cash balance?
A. ₦120,000
B. ₦130,000
C. ₦140,000
D. ₦150,000
Question 14
A company has the following incomplete records: Sales ₦100,000, Purchases ₦80,000, Wages ₦20,000. Prepare a statement of profit or loss.
A. Profit ₦20,000
B. Loss ₦10,000
C. Profit ₦10,000
D. Loss ₦20,000
Question 15
A company has the following financial statements: Balance Sheet: Cash: ₦20,000 Accounts Receivable: ₦30,000 Inventory: ₦40,000 Total Assets: ₦90,000 Income Statement: Sales Revenue: ₦120,000 Cost of Goods Sold: ₦60,000 Net Income: ₦20,000 What is the company's return on equity?
A. 22.2%
B. 25%
C. 28.8%
D. 30%

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