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Razor Trading applies a mark up of 40%. At the start and end of the year, inventory was valued at £25,000 and £22,000 respectively. During the year cash purchases were £15,000 and credit purchases of £90,000. What was the value of sales for the year?
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a) £151,200
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b) £142,800
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c) £180,000
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d) £170,000
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The directors of Repro Ltd are anxious to improve the profit to be reported for the accounting period just ended. Which of the following would improve the profit reported?
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a) Increasing the rate of provision for doubtful debts from 10% to 12% of all balances over 60 days old.
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b) Creating a provision for possible warranty claims against the company.
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c) Changing from a reducing balance to a straight line basis for computing
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d) Writing down the value of closing inventory on the basis of damage to the stock.
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