GCEFinancial AccountingFinal Accounts of Sole Traders2020

A sole trader's net sales were ₦320,000 and the cost of goods sold was ₦200,000. Selling expenses amounted to ₦35,000 and administrative expenses to ₦25,000. What is the net profit?

A₦60,000CORRECT
B₦85,000
C₦120,000
D₦95,000
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Why the answer is A, and why the others tempt you.
Gross profit = Net sales − Cost of goods sold = ₦320,000 − ₦200,000 = ₦120,000. Net profit = Gross profit − Total expenses = ₦120,000 − ₦35,000 − ₦25,000 = ₦60,000. Option C represents gross profit, while option B omits administrative expenses.
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