Commerce WASSCE (SC), 2020

Question 8

  • The following information relates to Raisa’s grocery store as at 31st December 2018.

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    Stock – Ist January 2018                                 20,000
    Purchases                                                      150,000
    Sales                                                              230,000
    Carriage inwards                                               4,000
    Rent received                                                  80,000
    Salaries                                                            29,000
    Stock – 31st December                                   35,000

     

    You are required to calculate:
               

    1. cost of goods sold;
    2. gross profit;
    3. net profit;
    4. percentage of gross profit.
  • Observation

    Many candidates attempted this question and their performance was good.

    The expected responses are: