-Decrease in consumer’s income-incomes constitutes ability to buy goods and services. When they decrease consumer buy few.
- Decrease in substitutes price- a fall in price of other price makes them cheaper than bananas making consumers buy fewer bananas.
- Decrease in population-constitutes market. A decrease in population leads to decrease in demand for bananas.
- Deteriorating terms of sales- unfavorable terms leads to decrease in demand.
- Negative preference for bananas- consumer may have other fruits preferred to bananas.
- Government policy-increase in taxes leads to fall in demand or may have removed subsidy leading to fall in demand due to high prices
marto answered the question on September 13, 2019 at 11:37
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Explain five ways through which the Central Bank regulates economic activities in the Country.
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Explain five ways through which the Central Bank regulates economic activities in the Country.
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On 1st march 2017 Kamau had cash in hand Ksh 7,800 and a bank overdraft of Ksh 24,300.
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On 1st march 2017 Kamau had cash in hand Ksh 7,800 and a bank overdraft of Ksh 24,300.During the month, the following transactions took place
March 3 cash sales paid directly into the bankKsh 16,500
4 bought goods for Ksh 15,000 and paid by cheque
6 cash sales Ksh. 50,000
9 received a cheque of ksh 18,000 from Amolo in full settlement of his debt
13 paid insurance premiums of Ksh 16,000 in cash
15 paid Kamotho by cheque Ksh 9,700 in full settlement of his account less 3% cash discount
21 withdrew Ksh 30,000 from bank for office use
24 received a cheque of Ksh23,750 from Rotich in full settlement of his account less 5% cash discount
25 paid wages in cash Ksh 20,000
30 banked all cash except Ksh 3,000
Required: prepare a three column cash book
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September 13, 2019
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The following trial balance was extracted from the books of J.B. Traders as at 31st Dec. 2014.Stock on 31/12/2014 was valued at sh. 13,000Required: Prepare...
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The following trial balance was extracted from the books of J.B. Traders as at 31st Dec. 2014.
Stock on 31/12/2014 was valued at sh. 13,000
Required: Prepare a Trading Profit and Loss account for the period ended 31/12/2014
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September 5, 2019
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Luanda Traders had the following balances at 1st Jan 2015 Cash Sh. 180,000 (Dr.) Bank Sh. 67,000 (Cr.) During the month of Jan 2015, the...
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Luanda Traders had the following balances at 1st Jan 2015 Cash Sh. 180,000 (Dr.) Bank Sh. 67,000 (Cr.) During the month of Jan 2015, the following transaction took place;
Jan 2 cash sales Sh. 14,500
Jan 6 Mwangi a debtor settled his account of Sh. 45,000 by cheque less 5% cash discount
Jan 8 Sold goods on credit with Sh. 25,000
Jan 14 Paid salaries in cash 50,000
Jan 18 Settled Laboso‘s account of 60,000 by cheque less 3% cash discount.
Jan 21 Received a cheque of 84,000 from Rotich after deducting 10% cash discount
Jan22 Cash purchases paid by cheque sh. 65,000
Jan 24 Cash sales worth 340,000 directly banked Sh. 300,000 cash into the account
Jan 28 Took cash 39,000 for children‘s school fees
Jan 31 Banked all cash except Sh. 36,000
Prepare a dully balanced three column cash book
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September 5, 2019
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Outline three ways through which the competitive environment would positively influence a business enterprise.
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Outline three ways through which the competitive environment would positively influence a business enterprise.
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Outline four fiscal measures that are used by government to control inflation.
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Outline four fiscal measures that are used by government to control inflation.
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Outline four factors that can hinder timely implementation of a development plan.
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Outline four factors that can hinder timely implementation of a development plan.
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Outline the procedure of balancing a ledger account.
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Outline the procedure of balancing a ledger account.
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Give four reasons why free trade is not suitable to a developing country.
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Give four reasons why free trade is not suitable to a developing country.
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Highlight four circumstances for using the short message service (SMS) to communicate.
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Highlight four circumstances for using the short message service (SMS) to communicate.
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The following statements refer to different office layouts. Identify the type of office layout explained in the following statements.
a) All staff members operate from...
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The following statements refer to different office layouts. Identify the type of office layout explained in the following statements.
a) All staff members operate from the same room
b) Senior managers are assigned separate rooms from where they coordinate activities.
c) High class office designed to enhancing the image of the organisation.
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September 5, 2019
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Identify the type of goods described by the following statements given in the table.
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Identify the type of goods described by the following statements given in the table.
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For each case of the following cases, name the motive for holding Money
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For each case of the following cases, name the motive for holding Money
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State the document to be applied in each of the following statements.
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State the document to be applied in each of the following statements.
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For each of the following transaction, indicate in the spaces provided the account to be debited the account to be credited and the ledger in...
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For each of the following transaction, indicate in the spaces provided the account to be debited the account to be credited and the ledger in which it is maintained.
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Record the following transactions in the cash book of Kamau Traders for the Month of May 2016 and balance it .
2016
Jan 1 : Cash in...
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Record the following transactions in the cash book of Kamau Traders for the Month of May 2016 and balance it .
2016
Jan 1 : Cash in hand shs 10,000. Cash at Bank shs 20,000.
Jan 10 : Paid Lucy shs 8,800 and Toms shs 11,000 after deduction 12% cash discount in Each case.
Jan 30 : Banked all the cash leaving ksh 1,200 in the cash book.
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September 5, 2019
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State four features of consumer goods and services
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State four features of consumer goods and services
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The following information relates to Mungoma Traders for the year ended 31st Dec 2015
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The following information relates to Mungoma Traders for the year ended 31st Dec 2015
Gross profit............................... 140,000
Salaries ...................................20,000
Electricity charges..........................8,000
Discount Allowed............................ 6,000
Discount Received............................ 26,000
Prepare a profit and Loss Account for Mungoma Traders for the year ended 31st Dec 2015.
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September 5, 2019
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The following balances were extracted from the books of Ongware traders as at 31st December 2015.
Calculate :
i) Current ratio
ii) Cost of goods sold
iii) Mark up
iv)...
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The following balances were extracted from the books of Ongware traders as at 31st December 2015
Sales during the year amounted to Ksh.2,000,000
Stock on 1st Jan. 2015 was shs.100,000
Stock on 31st Dec. 2015 was shs.200,000
Creditors shs.250,000
Bank overdraft shs.400,000
Cash in hand shs.150,000
Gross profit margin was 20%
Calculate :
i) Current ratio
ii) Cost of goods sold
iii) Mark up
iv) Rate of stock turnover
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September 5, 2019
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Prepare a duly balanced three column cash book from the following information extracted from the books of Omwami traders.
Jan 1st Balance b/d cash sh.4,000, Bank...
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Prepare a duly balanced three column cash book from the following information extracted from the books of Omwami traders.
Jan 1st Balance b/d cash sh.4,000, Bank Sh.27,000
Jan. 4th Settled Olweny creditors account of shs.8000 by cheque having deducted 6% cash discount
Jan 8th Received shs.6,000 cash from Mutoma traders
Jan 16th Deposited shs.4,500 to bank account
Jan 24th Withdrew shs.9200 from bank for private use
Jan 29th Received shs.19950 from Kahawa by cheque after allowing 5% discount
Jan 31st Banked all the cash leaving shs.1500 in the office
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September 5, 2019
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