Question 34
Departmental AccountsTrading, Profit and Loss Account (Extract), Department X:
Net sales ₦3,000
Less cost of goods sold:
Stock 1/1 ₦200
Purchases ₦1,000
Cost of good available for sale ₦1,200
Less stock 31/12 ₦400
Cost of goods sold ₦800
From the above information, the gross profit for department X is
- A.₦3,800
- B.₦2,300
- C.₦2,200
- D.₦2,000
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (₦2,200)
Explanation
Gross profit = 3 000 − 800 = ₦2 200.