Question 29
Final Accounts of a Sole TraderMaina Merchants Trading and Profit and Loss Account (Extract)
Stock (1/1/2010) ₦80,000
Purchases ₦90,000
Cost of goods available for sale ₦170,000
Stock (31/12/2010) ?
Cost of goods sold ?
Gross profit ₦150,000
Total ₦270,000
Sales ₦300,000; Less returns inwards ₦30,000; ₦270,000
Determine the closing stock.
- A.₦30,000.
- B.₦40,000.
- C.₦50,000.
- D.₦60,000.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (₦50,000.)
Explanation
Cost of goods sold = 270 000 − 150 000 = 120 000. Closing stock = 170 000 − 120 000 = ₦50 000.