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? Favourable climatic conditions
•Expectation of future price increases
•Decrease in costs of production
•Reduction of taxes on factor inputs
•Subsidisation by the government.
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Outline four ways in which a warehouse is of importance to a manufacturer.
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- Give four reasons why electric trains are uncommon in Africa yet it is the common trend in other continents.(Solved)
Give four reasons why electric trains are uncommon in Africa yet it is the common trend in other continents.
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- The trial balance below relates to Mutua wholesalers and was wrongly prepared. Prepare a correct one.(Solved)
The trial balance below relates to Mutua wholesalers and was wrongly prepared. Prepare a correct one.
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- The following information was extracted from the books of Kalema Traders on 30th June 11.
Stock on July 1st 2010 - sh. 48,000.00
Stock on...(Solved)
The following information was extracted from the books of Kalema Traders on 30th June 11.
Stock on July 1st 2010 - sh. 48,000.00
Stock on June 30th 2011 – sh 42,000.00
Purchases sh 140,000.00
Sales sh. 205,000.00
Calculate
(i)Cost of goods sold.
(ii)Mark up percentage
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- Highlight four reasons why a firm may be located close to other firms.(Solved)
Highlight four reasons why a firm may be located close to other firms.
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- State the form of utility created by the activities listed below.
a)Exchange
b)Processing
c)Transport
d)Warehousing(Solved)
State the form of utility created by the activities listed below.
a)Exchange
b)Processing
c)Transport
d)Warehousing
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- State whether the following statements relating to private limited companies are true or false.
(Solved)
State whether the following statements relating to private limited companies are true or false.
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- Outline four functions of retailers which benefit the consumers.(Solved)
Outline four functions of retailers which benefit the consumers.
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- Give four reasons why a country may find it necessary to raise import duties. (Solved)
Give four reasons why a country may find it necessary to raise import duties.
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- A wholesaler who buys goods from the producers incurs expenses. Outline four such expenses.(Solved)
A wholesaler who buys goods from the producers incurs expenses. Outline four such expenses.
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- Highlight four ways commercial banks have contributed to the rural development in Kenya. (Solved)
Highlight four ways commercial banks have contributed to the rural development in Kenya.
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- The following balances were extracted from the books of Mutua Traders for the year ended 31 Dec 2010 having proffered a trading account.
Required:
a)Prepare...(Solved)
The following balances were extracted from the books of Mutua Traders for the year ended 31 Dec 2010 having proffered a trading account.
Required:
a)Prepare a profit and loss account of Mutua Traders for the year ended 31st Dec 2001
b)A balance sheet as at that date.
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- Explain five services that are offered by commercial banks to their customers.(Solved)
Explain five services that are offered by commercial banks to their customers.
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- On 1st January 2012 Manga traders had 180,000 cash in hand and a bank credit balance of Shs.57,500. During the month the following transactions...(Solved)
On 1st January 2012 Manga traders had 180,000 cash in hand and a bank credit balance of Shs.57,500. During the month the following transactions took place.
3rd Jan:Cash sales Shs. 2,800
4th Jan:A debtor settled his accent of sh. 90,00 by cheque
10th Jan:Paid Salaries shs. 40,000 in cash.
12th Jan:Took cash sh. 35,000 to settle on personal debt.
23rd Jan:Received a cheque shs. 8460 from Ouru distribution after deducting 6% cash discount.
24th Jan: Deposits shs. 10000 in the bank from office cash.
25th Jan: Purchased stock worth shs.8950 on credit from Ngumo distributors
26th Jan: Cash sales banked directly shs.38000
27th Jan: A cheque received on 4th from a debtors was dishonored. The bank charged him 2500.
29th Jan: Settled creditors account shs. 6000 b cheque less 3% cash discount.
31st Jan: Bank all cash except shs.40,000
Required:Prepared a three column cash book duly balanced
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- Open the relevant ledger accounts using the following information.
1/2/2011 Started business with Kshs 10,000 in cash and Ksh 50,000 at bank.
2/2/2011 Bough goods on credit...(Solved)
Open the relevant ledger accounts using the following information.
1/2/2011 Started business with Kshs 10,000 in cash and Ksh 50,000 at bank.
2/2/2011 Bough goods on credit from Lk traders worth Kshs 5,000.
4/2/2011 Withdrew from the bank Kshs 2000 for office use.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- Outline four challenges being faced by Kenya in the crucial stage of implementing the vision 2030. (Solved)
Outline four challenges being faced by Kenya in the crucial stage of implementing the vision 2030.
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- The following information was extracted from the books of Nancy traders for the months ended 31.6.2009.
Sh
Closing Stock 10,000
Purchases 120,000
Opening stock 15,000
The average mark up for the goods...(Solved)
The following information was extracted from the books of Nancy traders for the months ended 31.6.2009.
Sh
Closing Stock 10,000
Purchases 120,000
Opening stock 15,000
The average mark up for the goods sold was 40%
Calculate.
i)Cost of sales.
ii)Gross profit
iii)Sales
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- Vijana LTD transacted the following during the month of march 2005
March 1: Sold an old machine on credit for Ksh.1000 to KK traders.
March 2: Sold...(Solved)
Vijana LTD transacted the following during the month of march 2005
March 1: Sold an old machine on credit for Ksh.1000 to KK traders.
March 2: Sold an old business car worth 100,000/= for shs. 120,000/- on credit to Dobi motors.
March 3: Bought office furniture on credit from smart furniture worth Kshs. 10,000/=
March 4: Sold an old computer valued at Kshs 20,000/= for Kshs 15,000/= on credit to John traders.
Requirement:
Make the entries in the journal paper.
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- Hekima traders had the following information in its records as at 1.12.2009
Shs.
Cash at bank 5,000
Trade debtors 20,000
Stock ...(Solved)
Hekima traders had the following information in its records as at 1.12.2009
Shs.
Cash at bank 5,000
Trade debtors 20,000
Stock 25,000
Capital 120,000
Machinery 80,000
Creditors 10,000
On 2nd Dec. he had the following transactions:
-Bought goods for Ksh 15,000 on credit
-Sold the machine for Kshs. 90,000 received the money in cash.
-Received a cheque for shs 10,000 from a debtor.
Prepare Hekima’s balance sheet after the above transactions
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- The following information belongs to XYZ traders for as at 31.12.2010
...(Solved)
The following information belongs to XYZ traders for as at 31.12.2010
Shs
Rent 5,000
Debtors 20,000
Drawings 10,000
Stock 80,000
Cash in hand 15,000
Creditors 25,000
Cash at bank 50,000
Calculate capital and prepare the trial balances of XYZ traders as at 31.12.2010
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