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JAMB Accounting 2019 Objective — Question 37

Question 37 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Accounting 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Use the information below: Debtors ₦20,000; Provision for bad debts 10%; Provision for discount on debtors 5%. The provision for bad debt is

  • A. ₦2,000Correct
  • B. ₦800
  • C. ₦3,000
  • D. ₦1,900

Explanation

Provision for bad debt = 10% × 20,000 = ₦2,000.

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