Use the following information to answer the questions
The transactions of All Girls’ Social Club for the year 2021 are as follows:
Bar sales D 30,000; Bar purchases D 17,000 and Rent D 1,200
| 31st December | 2020 | 2021 |
| D | D | |
| Stock at bar | 1400 | 1600 |
| Owing for bar supplies | 6500 | 7300 |
The value of purchases for the year is
- D 16,200
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D 17,800
- D 17,000
- D 16,800
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
To determine the value of purchases for the year, you need to consider the opening stock, purchases made during the year, and the closing stock. The formula for calculating purchases is as follows:
Purchases = Opening Stock + Purchases Made - Closing Stock
According to the information provided:
Opening Stock = D1,400
Closing Stock = D1,600
Owing for bar supplies at the end of 2021 = D7,300
Bar purchases = D17,000
Using the formula above:
Purchases = D1,400 + D17,000 - D1,600
Purchases = D17,800
Therefore, the value of purchases for the year is D17,800.