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A-LevelAccountingManufacturing Accounts / Inventory ValuationOct/Nov 2009Paper 1 Q101 Mark

The financial year of a manufacturer ends on 31 December. Finished goods are valued at factory cost plus 20%. The following information is available. 1 January $ 31 December $ stock of finished goods at cost plus 20% 2400 3000 How much should be deducted from the stock of finished goods in the balance sheet at 31 December for unrealised profit?

A$100
B$400
C$500
D$600

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: $500

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About This A-Level Accounting Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Manufacturing Accounts / Inventory Valuation in A-Level Accounting (syllabus code 9706). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting Oct/Nov 2009 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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