Question 8
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From the following items purchased from Ndalempan Merchants Ltd, prepare an invoice to Osseh Builders Ltd
Jan. 8, 2014 200 buckets at D 100 each
350 bags of cement at D 300 each
50 metres of electrical wire at D 80 per metre
120 boots at D 1200 per dozen
55 bags of nails at D 500 per bagAll are subject to 10% trade discount.
Observation
The knowledge of the candidates about the features/components of an invoice was very poor. The arrangement of the invoice was done haphazardly done. Most candidates did not put the currency sign. They also subtracted the 10% discount on each item purchase instead of subtracting it from the total.
The expected responses to the question include:
