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Edexcel IGCSEAccountingGeneral Applications28 Marks

Sarah started a new business on 1 January 2023. She provided the following information for January 2023. 1. Paid $50 000 into the bank account as capital. 2. Paid rent of $1 000 by cheque. 3. Purchased goods on credit from P Ltd $8 000. 4. Sold goods on credit to K Khan $6 000. 5. Purchased equipment on credit from E Ltd $12 000. 6. Received payment from K Khan by cheque, less 5% cash discount. 7. Paid P Ltd by cheque, less 10% cash discount. 8. Paid wages $2 000 in cash. 9. Owner took cash $500 for personal use.

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This structured question tests General Applications in Edexcel IGCSE Accounting$. It is worth 28 marks.

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This question appeared in the $Edexcel IGCSE $Accounting $$ examination, $ $.

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