Abelawo ltd operates a retail branch at Aba. All purchases are made by the head office in Onitsha and goods are charged to the branch at cost plus 50%. During the year ended. Goods sent to branch at invoiced price is ₦30,870, cash sales ₦13,020 and Bad debt amounted to 129. From the following, what is the profit?
- 20,580
-
10,290
- 7980
- 30,870
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
Goods sent to branch : Selling price
⇒ ₦30,870
Convert mark-up to margin
| 50
100 |
= | 1
2 |
= | 1
2 + 1 |
= | 1
3 |
| Profit | = | 1
3 |
× | 30,870 |
= ₦10,290