Question 1 Report
A trader's total sales for the year were $85 000. The total trade receivables account showed that credit sales amounted to $62 000. What were the cash sales for the year?
The correct answer is $23 000.
Total sales comprise both cash sales and credit sales. To find cash sales:
Cash sales = Total sales - Credit sales
Cash sales = $85 000 - $62 000 = $23 000
$15 000 and $20 000 result from incorrect calculations. $27 000 could arise from a transposition or arithmetic error.
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