Question 1 Report
The following balances were extracted from the books of Onuoha, a trader on 31st December 2005
| Audit fee | 12000 |
| General expenses | 30000 |
| Purchases | 70000 |
| Commission paid | 30000 |
| Stock (1 - 01 - 2005) | 10000 |
| Stock ( 31 - 12 - 2005) | 15000 |
| Sales | 120000 |
The gross profit is
To determine the gross profit, we need to calculate the difference between the sales and the cost of goods sold (COGS). The formula for gross profit is:
Gross Profit = Sales - Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
The Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is calculated as follows:
COGS = Opening Stock + Purchases - Closing Stock
Calculating the COGS:
COGS = 10,000 + 70,000 - 15,000
COGS = 80,000 - 15,000
COGS = 65,000
Now, calculate the Gross Profit:
Gross Profit = Sales - COGS
Gross Profit = 120,000 - 65,000
Gross Profit = 55,000
Therefore, the gross profit is #55,000.
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