Question 13
Interpretation of AccountsUse 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
Calculate the percentage of net profit on sales
- A.25%
- B.22%
- C.21%
- D.20%
- E.10%.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: E (10%.)
Explanation
Net profit = 5,500 − 2,750 = 2,750; 2,750 ÷ 27,500 × 100 = 10%.