- Shortage of resources.
- Lack of skilled manpower.
- Poor infrastructure.
- Poor allocation of resources.
- Poor or outdated technology.
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The average consumer price for a 90kg bag of maize for the year 2012 and 2013 is shown below.
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The average consumer price for a 90kg bag of maize for the year 2012 and 2013 is shown below.
Year 2012................. 2013
Prices Ksh. 3000.............. Ksh. 4000
Calculate the increase in Consumer Price Index using 2012 as the base year.
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September 3, 2019
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Indicate whether each of the following factors influence demand or supply of a commodity.
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Indicate whether each of the following factors influence demand or supply of a commodity.
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State four reasons why short message services (SMS) is replacing letters as a way of communication.
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State four reasons why short message services (SMS) is replacing letters as a way of communication.
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September 3, 2019
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State the unit of carriage for each of the following modes of transport.
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State the unit of carriage for each of the following modes of transport.
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Ndovu bought 200 blankets at Sh.500 each on credit. The terms of sale were 20% trade discount, 10% quantity discount and 5% cash discount if...
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Ndovu bought 200 blankets at Sh.500 each on credit. The terms of sale were 20% trade discount, 10% quantity discount and 5% cash discount if payment is made within two weeks. Calculate the amount paid if payment is made after one week.
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The following information was obtained from the records of Biashara traders as at 31st December 2014. ...
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The following information was obtained from the records of Biashara traders as at 31st December 2014.
Sh.
Long term loan............................ 20,000
Debtors ...................................6,000
Cash at bank ..............................24,000
Creditors .................................14, 000
Furniture .................................40,000
Stock..................................... 10,000
Prepare Biashara Traders balance sheet as at 31st December 2014.
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September 3, 2019
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Using a diagram illustrate the effects of a rightward shift in supply curve on equilibrium price and quantity.
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Using a diagram illustrate the effects of a rightward shift in supply curve on equilibrium price and quantity.
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The following balances were extracted from the books of Mutwiri Traders for the year ended 31st December 2011. ...
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The following balances were extracted from the books of Mutwiri Traders for the year ended 31st December 2011.
Shs.
Gross profit ...........................76,200
Stock (31 st Dec.) .....................160,400
Cash ...................................210,120
Motor vehicle ..........................1,206,000
Capital .................................1,207,120
Equipment ...............................401,200
Furniture ................................188,800
Creditors .................................248,400
Debtors ..................................151,800
Discount received .......................52,800
Salaries ...............................24,800
Carriage outward....................... 28,800
Rent income ............................25,200
Advertising.............................. 44,400
Insurance................................ 18,800
Bank overdraft ...........................825,400
Required:
(i) Prepare a profit and loss A/C for Mutwiri Traders for the year ended 31 st Dec.2011.
(ii) Prepare a balance sheet as at 31 st Dec.2011.
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The following transactions related to Kioko Traders for the month of May 2012
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The following transactions related to Kioko Traders for the month of May 2012
May 2: Sold goods on credit to Asunta sh.24, 000 and Janet sh.32, 000
May 8: Bought goods on credit from Patel Traders sh.80, 000
May 12: Asunta returned goods worth sh.4, 000
May 15: Purchased goods on credit from Karoki sh.68, 000 and Petero sh.62, 100
May 20: Goods worth sh. 12,000 were returned to Patel Traders and goods worth sh.6, 000 to Karoki
May 23: Goods sold on credit to Asunta sh. 16,000, Tom sh.22000 and Joseph sh.26, 000 May 27: Goods
returned by Janet sh.4, 000
May 30: Purchased a motor vehicle on credit worth sh. 1,000,000 from General motors
Prepare the relevant journals.
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The following information relates to Muindi Traders.Stock (1/1/2011)............ 30.000Stock (31/12/2011)........... 15,000Purchases..................... 150,000Mark up .......................20%Prepare the trading account for the period ended 31/12/2011.
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The following information relates to Muindi Traders.
Stock (1/1/2011)............ 30,000
Stock (31/12/2011)........... 15,000
Purchases..................... 150,000
Mark up .......................20%
Prepare the trading account for the period ended 31/12/2011.
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September 3, 2019
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Identify the source document used to make entries in the following journals.
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Identify the source document used to make entries in the following journals.
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Record the following transactions in Kanana‘s Ledger accounts.
2014
Jan 1 : Credit sales to Mawira Ksh.60,000
Jan 2 : Credit purchases from Mutua Ksh. 120,000
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Record the following transactions in Kanana‘s Ledger accounts.
2014
Jan 1 : Credit sales to Mawira Ksh.60,000
Jan 2 : Credit purchases from Mutua Ksh. 120,000
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September 3, 2019
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On 1st July 2012, Meru traders had the following balances: ...
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On 1st July 2012, Meru traders had the following balances:
shs.
Computer................ 45,000
Capital ................136,000
Creditors ..............20,000
Furniture.............. 80,000
Bank ..................26,000
Cash................... 5,000
The following transactions took place on 2nd July 2012 :
- purchased a motor van for sh.400,000 on credit from Shah motors
- paid a creditor sh. 13,000 by cheque
- bought furniture for sh.8000 by cheque
Prepare a balance sheet as at 2nd July 2012 after the above transactions had taken place.
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September 3, 2019
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State four users of a balance sheet.
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State four users of a balance sheet.
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Identify the type of advertising described by each of the following :
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Identify the type of advertising described by each of the following :
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Mwiti has a retail shop in Meru town valued at Ksh. 1,500,000. He insured the business with an insurance company for sh.1,000,000 against fire. After...
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Mwiti has a retail shop in Meru town valued at Ksh. 1,500,000. He insured the business with an insurance company for sh.1,000,000 against fire. After six months a fire broke out and destroyed 80% of the business. Determine the amount of compensation that he can claim from the insurance company.
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September 3, 2019
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Indicate with a tick whether the following items fall in the internal or external business environment.
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Indicate with a tick whether the following items fall in the internal or external business environment.
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The following trial balance was extracted from Milka traders on 31st Dec 2015.
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The following trial balance was extracted from Milka traders on 31st Dec 2015.
Additional information;
Closing stock was sh. 22000
Prepare Milka traders Trading, profit and loss account for the year ending 31/12/2015.
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September 3, 2019
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The following transactions took place in the business of Shujaa Enterprise during the month of March 2015.
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The following transactions took place in the business of Shujaa Enterprise during the month of March 2015.
2015 March
1st: Credit purchase from Maisha sh 20,000, Ndovu sh 5,000, Kingi sh 12,000
3rd: Credit sales to Kombo sh 6000, Mamboleo sh 8000, Ndugu sh 10,000
8th: Goods returned to Shujaa Enterprises from Kombo sh 500, Ndugu sh 1000
12th: Goods returned by Shujaa Enterprises to Kingi sh 1500, Ndovu sh 500
Required;
Record the above information in the relevant books of original entry.
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Record the following transactions in a two-column cash book and balance it off;
Jan 1st opening balances: Cash sh 3000, bank overdraft sh 8000
Jan 2nd...
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Record the following transactions in a two-column cash book and balance it off;
Jan 1st opening balances: Cash sh 3000, bank overdraft sh 8000
Jan 2nd Bought goods worth sh 2000 and paid by cheque
Jan 3rd Received a cheque of sh 2900 from a debtor
Jan 4th paid wages sh 1000
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September 3, 2019
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