GCEFinancial AccountingBooks of Original Entry2020

Emeka sold goods on credit to Ngozi for ₦60,000 less 10% trade discount. What amount would be recorded in Emeka's sales day book?

A₦60,000
B₦6,000
C₦54,000CORRECT
D₦66,000
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Trade discount is deducted before recording in the books of account and is never shown separately in the ledger. The invoice value is ₦60,000 − (10% × ₦60,000) = ₦60,000 − ₦6,000 = ₦54,000. This net amount of ₦54,000 is what is entered in the sales day book.
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