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What is the cost of good sold?

Given

Opening stock 50,000
Purchases 200,000
Sales 350,000
Closing stock 80,000

A. N200,000
B. N190,000
C. N170,000
D. N175,000

Correct Answer:

Option C – N170,000

Explanation

The cost of goods sold is calculated through the formula below

opening stock + purchases – closing stock.
If we go by the formula above it is
N50,000 + N 200,000 – N80,000 = N170,000.

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