Departments K Y
Opening 2,500 800
Purchases 120,000 100,000
Sales 180,000 200,000
Salary 8,000 30,000
Closing stock 3,000 1,500
Rate expenses of 1,500 are apportioned in the ratio 1:2

The gross profit for K is

A.

N60,700

B.

N23,500

C.

N60,500

D.

N82,500

Correct answer is C

Sales - Cost of Goods Sold = Gross Profit

COGS = Beginning Inventory + Purchases During the Period – Ending Inventory.

COGS = 2,500, +  120,000 - 3,000 = 119,500

gross profit for K = 180,000 - 119,500 = 60,500