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Use this information to answer this question. Below is the trading, profit and loss ...

Use this information to answer this question. Below is the trading, profit and loss Account particulars of Amadi peterside and Brothers for the year ended 31st December 1986.<br/>Opening stock = 1000<br/>Purchases = 7000<br/>Sales = 8000<br/>Closing stock = 3000<br/>Trading Expenses:<br/>Electricity = 135<br/>Salaries = 875<br/>Rent = 180<br/>Depreciation = 210<br/>From the figures given, calculate Net profit
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  • A 1400
  • B 5000
  • C 1600
  • D 6400
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The gross profit is N3,000. The total trading expenses are:<br/><br/>135 + 875 + 180 + 210 = N1,400.<br/><br/>Net profit = Gross profit - Total expenses<br/>= 3,000 - 1,400<br/>= N1,600.<br/><br/>Therefore, the net profit is N1,600.

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