Question 12
Incomplete RecordsUse the following information extracted from TOM's books:
Stock at 1st January 1901: ₦6,500
Stock at 31st December 1901: ₦5,500
Creditors at 1st January 1901: ₦4,000
Creditors at 31st December 1901: ₦5,000
Cash paid for goods during the year: ₦20,000
Gross Profit: 25% on cost.
Administrative and selling expenses: ₦2,750
What is the turn-over for the year?
- A.₦27,500
- B.₦26,500
- C.₦25,500
- D.₦24,500
- E.₦22,000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (₦27,500)
Explanation
Sales = cost of sales 22,000 + gross profit 5,500 = ₦27,500.