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- There is a tendency of firms being located where other firms exist. Highlight five disadvantages of this move.(Solved)
There is a tendency of firms being located where other firms exist. Highlight five disadvantages of this move.
Date posted: August 20, 2019. Answers (1)
- On 1st January 2019 Caleb traders had shs.110,000 in hand and shs 50,000 (cr) at bank. During the month, the following transactions took place:
Jan 2nd...(Solved)
On 1st January 2019 Caleb traders had shs.110,000 in hand and shs 50,000 (cr) at bank. During the month, the following transactions took place:
Jan 2nd Cash sales 40,000
3rd Paid postage expenses 4,100 in cash
5th received the following cheques from debtors after they had deducted 2% in each case, Kamau shs.2450, Loni Shs.9,604 and Tena shs.2940.
9th paid the following creditors in cash and in each case deducted 2% cash discount, willy shs 2,000 and Yaola shs.6,000.
13th Cash sales directly banked shs.10,000
16th sold goods worth shs.18,000 on credit to Kiyonga.
24th Receive shs. 18,000 cash from Oman in settlement of his account of shs.20,000
26th Took office cash to the bank leaving shs.40,000 only.
Prepare a duly balanced three column cash book.
Date posted: August 20, 2019. Answers (1)
- Given below are some of the balances extracted from the books of Kings Traders on 31st May 2018.(Solved)
Given below are some of the balances extracted from the books of Kings Traders on 31st May 2018.
Prepare Kings Traders Trading Account for the year ended 31st August 2017.
Date posted: August 20, 2019. Answers (1)
- Ouma runs a retail business. In 2018 he made sales of shs.40,000. His mark-up was 25%. Calculate his gross profit in 2018.(Solved)
Ouma runs a retail business. In 2018 he made sales of shs.40,000. His mark-up was 25%. Calculate his gross profit in 2018.
Date posted: August 20, 2019. Answers (1)
- Using the symbols (+) for increase, (-) for decrease and (NC) for no change, indicate the effects of the following transactions on total assets, capital...(Solved)
Using the symbols (+) for increase, (-) for decrease and (NC) for no change, indicate the effects of the following transactions on total assets, capital and liabilities.
Date posted: August 20, 2019. Answers (1)
- The table below shows description of various types of unemployment. Indicate the type of employment that matches the description.(Solved)
The table below shows description of various types of unemployment. Indicate the type of employment that matches the description.
Date posted: August 20, 2019. Answers (1)
- Outline four factors that affect flow of national income in a two sector economy.(Solved)
Outline four factors that affect flow of national income in a two sector economy.
Date posted: August 20, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following information relates to Kasuku Traders for the year 2018.
i) Closing capital shs.150,000.
ii) The proprietor had withdrawn shs.15,000 in cash and goods valued at...(Solved)
The following information relates to Kasuku Traders for the year 2018.
i) Closing capital shs.150,000.
ii) The proprietor had withdrawn shs.15,000 in cash and goods valued at shs 18,000 for personal use.
iii) The proprietor put shs 90,000 cash into business from personal savings.
iv) Made a profit amounting to shs.30,000.
Calculate Kasuku Trader’s initial capital.
Date posted: August 20, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following is a graph showing demand of sweet potatoes. Indicate the effect of increase in consumer’s income on the graph.(Solved)
The following is a graph showing demand of sweet potatoes. Indicate the effect of increase in consumer’s income on the graph.
Date posted: August 20, 2019. Answers (1)
- Outline four disadvantages of using publicity as a method of product promotion.(Solved)
Outline four disadvantages of using publicity as a method of product promotion.
Date posted: August 20, 2019. Answers (1)
- John insured his building worth shs.2,000,000 against fire for shs1,500,000. The building was gutted down by accidental fire and the remains were valued at shs...(Solved)
John insured his building worth shs.2,000,000 against fire for shs1,500,000. The building was gutted down by accidental fire and the remains were valued at shs 600,000. Calculate the amount of compensation.
Date posted: August 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- Highlight four problems associated with the use of sign language as a means of communication.(Solved)
Highlight four problems associated with the use of sign language as a means of communication.
Date posted: August 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- Name the ledger book in which the following information is posted.
a) Total of purchases journal
b) Individual accounts of debtors
c) Fixed assets accounts
d) Accounts...(Solved)
Name the ledger book in which the following information is posted.
a) Total of purchases journal
b) Individual accounts of debtors
c) Fixed assets accounts
d) Accounts of Credit supplies
Date posted: August 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- Name the type of business organization described by each of the following: a) Form by an Act of Parliament b) Ownership is between 7 and infinitec)...(Solved)
Name the type of business organization described by each of the following:
a) Form by an Act of Parliament
b) Ownership is between 7 and infinite
c) Managed by a committee
d) Any owner can act on behalf of the others
Date posted: August 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- Simba traders bought 200 blankets at shs.500 each on credit. The term of sale were 20% trade discount and 5% cash discount, if payment is...(Solved)
Simba traders bought 200 blankets at shs.500 each on credit. The term of sale were 20% trade discount and 5% cash discount, if payment is made within 2 weeks. Calculate the amount paid if payment was made within one week.
Date posted: August 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- You have been contacted to write a business plan for Junior Achievement Expo. Highlight four components of your plan.(Solved)
You have been contacted to write a business plan for Junior Achievement Expo. Highlight four components of your plan.
Date posted: August 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Amos traders as at 31.12.2017.(Solved)
The following trial balance was extracted from the books of Amos traders as at 31.12.2017.
(i) Prepare Trading profit and loss account for the year ending 31.12.2017
(ii) Calculate rate of return on capital.
(iii) Rate of stock turnover.
Date posted: August 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- Describe the possible consequences of a government legislation of fixing the price of a commodity below the equilibrium price.(Solved)
Describe the possible consequences of a government legislation of fixing the price of a commodity below the equilibrium price.
Date posted: August 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- On Jan. 1st 2017, Precious traders had shs. 130,000 cash in hand and bank credit balance of sh.134, 000. During the month the following transactions took...(Solved)
On Jan. 1st 2017, Precious traders had shs. 130,000 cash in hand and bank credit balance of sh.134, 000. During the month the following transactions took place;
Jan. 2nd Cash sales of shs.215,000
Jan. 5th Debtor settled his account of sh, 800,000 by cheque less 5% cash discount
Jan. 15th Paid salaries sh. 40,000 in cash
Jan 20th Settled a creditors account of sh. 80,000 by cheque less 2% cash discount.
Jan. 21st . Received a cheque for sh. 84,600 from Kilelu traders after deducting 6%
cash discount
Jan 24th . Deposited sh. 100,000 into bank from office cash 200,000..
Jan 25th Cash sales banked directly
Jan 26th A cheque received on January 5 from a debtor was dishonoured.
Jan 27th . Purchased goods worth sh. 20,000 on credit
Jan 31st . Banked all the cash except sh. 50,000
Prepare:- A three column cash book duly balanced
Date posted: August 19, 2019. Answers (1)
- State four factors that may limit the exploitation of natural resources in a country.(Solved)
State four factors that may limit the exploitation of natural resources in a country.
Date posted: August 19, 2019. Answers (1)