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From the following particulars ascertain the value of inventories as on 31st march, 2020 Inventory as on 1st April, 2019 - Rs. 3,50,000 Purchase made during the year - Rs. 12,00,000 Sales - Rs. 18,50,000 Manufacturing Expenses - Rs. 15,00,000 Selling and Distribution Expenses - Rs. 50,000 Administration Expenses - Rs. 80,000 At the time of valuing inventory as on 31st March, 2019, a sum of Rs. 20,000 was written off on a particular item which was originally purchased for Rs. 55,000 and was sold during the year for Rs. 50,000. Except the abovementioned Transaction, gross profit earned during the year was 20% on sales. [Jan. 2021, 5Marks]

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Memorandum Trading a/ c for the year ended 31st March, 2020 Particulars Normal Abnormal Total Particulars Normal Abnormal Total To opening stock A/c (3,50,000 + 20,000) 315000 55000 370000 By Sales A/c 1800000 50000 1850000 To Purchases A/ c 1200000 - 1200000 By closing Stock A/c (bal fig) 175000 - 175000 To Manufacturing exp 100000 - 100000 By gross loss - 5000 5000 To gross profit 360000 - 360000 Total 19750000 55000 2030000 Total 1975000 55000 2030000 So, value of Stock on the date of fire 1,75,000. Note:- Selling & Distribution expenses and Administration expenses will not be considered for the purpose of preparing Trading A/ c.

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Reconciliation, Valuation, Depreciation

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