GCEFinancial AccountingDouble Entry and Ledgers2024

The following transactions appeared in the books of Emeka Traders: Sales returns ₦12,000; Purchases returns ₦8,000; Credit sales ₦95,000; Credit purchases ₦60,000. What is the net amount posted to the Sales Account?

A₦83,000CORRECT
B₦95,000
C₦107,000
D₦52,000
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The Sales Account is credited with credit sales of ₦95,000, and debited with sales returns of ₦12,000 (Returns Inwards). The net balance on the Sales Account is ₦95,000 − ₦12,000 = ₦83,000. Purchases and purchases returns are posted to separate accounts and do not affect the Sales Account.
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