A business prepares its financial statements annually to 30 April and stock-taking is carried out on the
Question:
A business prepares its financial statements annually to 30 April and stock-taking is carried out on the next following weekend. In 20X5, 30 April was a Wednesday. Stock was taken on 3 May and the stock actually on the premises on that date had a value at cost of £124,620. The following additional information is ascertained:
(i) The cash and credit sales totalled £2,300 during the period 1–3 May.
(ii) Purchases recorded during the period 1–3 May amounted to £1,510 but, of this amount, goods to the value of £530 were not received until after 3 May.
(iii) Sales returns during 1–3 May amounted to £220.
(iv) The average ratio of gross profit to sales is 20%.
(v) Goods in stock at 30 April and included in stock-taking on 3 May at £300 were obsolete and valueless.
Required:
Ascertain the value of the stock on 30 April 20X5 for inclusion in the financial statements.
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