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Question 3:
As per the balance sheet of a sole proprietor, Akbar & Sons the profit for the year ended December 31,
2001 was Rs. 45,000, whereas the profit figure in the balance sheet as on December 31, 2002 is Rs.
85,000.
The following facts are ascertained relating to the year ended December 31, 2002:
a) 10% depreciation on diminishing value method has been charged to plant and machinery. The
net book value of plant and machinery as on December 31, 2002 was Rs. 100,000 whereas its
cost was 150,000.
b) Provision for doubtful debts is 2% of debtors as on December 31, 2002. Gross debtors are Rs.
250,000 and a provision of Rs.3,000 was already available from the last year. Rs.5,000 loss on
sale of fixed assets has been debited.
c) Advertising of Rs.8,000 has been made during the year.
d) Indirect manufacturing expenses has been incurred amount to Rs.50,000.
e) Insurance of Rs. 15,000 from July 2002 to June 2003 is paid.
f) Drawings of Rs.20,000 have been made by Mr. Saad.
g) Gross profit percentage is 25 percent.
Required:
Find out:
i. gross profit;
ii. sales;
iii. cost of sales; and
iv. direct manufacturing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2002.