A trader's turnover was D36,000. Purchases was D28,000. The opening stock was D2,000 and the closing stock was D3,000.

What is the rate of turnover?

A.

13.5 times

B.

10.8 times

C.

9 times

D.

5.4 times

Correct answer is B

The inventory turnover ratio is calculated by dividing the cost of goods sold for a period by the average inventory for that period

COGS / average stock = Rate of turnover

cogs = opening stock + purchases - closing stock
2000 + 28000 - 3000 = 27000

Average stock = opening stock + closing stock / 2
2000 + 3000 / 2 = 2500

Rate of turnover = 27000/ 2500 = 10.8 times