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Paper 1 · November 2014 · Ratios and Interpretation

Use the following information to answer this question.

$
Stock(Inventory) 1 January 201160 000
Stock(inventory) 31 December 201184 000
Turnover480 000
Cost of goods sold360 000

What is the gross profit margin?

A25 %
B33⅓ %
C66⅔ %
D75 %

Explanation

Gross profit =480 000−360 000=$120 000= 480\,000-360\,000 = \$120\,000; margin =120 000480 000=25%= \dfrac{120\,000}{480\,000} = 25\%.

ZIMSEC Principles of Accounts 7112/1 Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), November 2014, Q28

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