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The following balances were extracted from the books of Onuoha, a trader on 31st December 2005...

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The following balances were extracted from the books of Onuoha, a trader on 31st December 2005

Audit fee 12000
General expenses 30000
Purchases 70000
Commission paid 30000
Stock (1 - 01 - 2005) 10000
Stock ( 31 - 12  - 2005) 15000
Sales 120000

The gross profit is 

 

  • A. #35,000
  • B. #45,000
  • C. #55,000
  • D. #25,000
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

Calculate the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): COGS = Opening Stock (1-01-2005) + Purchases - Closing Stock (31-12-2005) COGS = #10,000 + #70,000 - #15,000 COGS = #65,000 
Calculate the Gross Profit: Gross Profit = Sales - COGS Gross Profit = #120,000 - #65,000 Gross Profit = #55,000 
 


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