GCE Financial Accounting 1990 Question 13

Question 13

Interpretation of Accounts

Use 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

  1. A.25%
  2. B.22%
  3. C.21%
  4. D.20%
  5. 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%.