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Use the question to answer this question: Expenses are to be shared in the ratio of ...

Use the question to answer this question:
Opening stock ₦
DepartmentAB 100800
Purchases:ABWages of workersSalaries 1500200050100
SalesAB 30005000



Expenses are to be shared in the ratio of sales.


The net profit for departmental A is
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  • A 1880
  • B 1600
  • C 880
  • D 425
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Cost of goods sold for departmental = 1000 + 1500 = 2,500
Gross profit = Sales - Cost of goods sold
3000 - 2500
⇒ ₦500
Therefore, Net profit = Gross profit - Expenses
500 - (50 ÷ 2 + 100 ÷ 2)
500 - (25 + 50)
500 - 75
Net profit = ₦425

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