Question 8
The  following balances were extracted from the books of Banyant Agency as at   31/12/22.
                                                                                  Le
    Machinery                                                     120,000
    Fixtures                                                            4,000
    Stock 1/1/22                                                   55,000
    Purchases                                                       65,000
    Discount received                                              3,000
    Total expenses                                                48,000
    Sales                                                              190,000
    Stock 31/12/22                                                35,000
 From the information above, calculate:
      
      (a)      Total  fixed asset;
      (b)     Average  stock;
      (c)      Rate  of stock turnover;
      (d)     Gross  profit;
      (e)      Net  profit.
Observation
Most candidates who attempted the question did well. However some lost few marks for using wrong currency symbol.
The expected responses to the question include:
