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Trading Account (Extract) – The gross profit margin is 20%: What is the gross profit?

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Trading Account (Extract)
……………..N………………………..N……
Opening stock…19500……..Sales…………96 000..
Add purchases…68700……………………………
…………….88200……………………………
Less closing stock..?……………………………
Cost of goods sold..?……………………………
Gross profit C/D….?……………………………
………………..?……………………..?……
The gross profit margin is 20%
What is the gross profit?
  • A.
    N88 200
  • B.
    N76 800
  • C.
    N 19 200
  • D.
    N12 900
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation