A trader carries an average inventory of Rs. 40,000. His inventory turnover ratio is 8 times. If he sells goods at a profit of 20% on Revenue from operations, find out the gross profit.
A trader carries an average inventory of Rs. 40,000. His inventory turnover ratio is 8 times. If he sells goods at a profit of 20% on Revenue from operations, find out the gross profit.
Solution
Finding Cost of Revenue from Operations:
Cost of Revenue from Operations = 8 × 40,000 = Rs. 3,20,000
Finding Revenue from Operations:
Given that profit is 20% on Revenue from Operations (Sales).
If Revenue from Operations = , then Gross Profit = 20% of = 0.20
Using the relationship:
Revenue from Operations = Cost of Revenue from Operations + Gross Profit
Calculating Gross Profit:
Gross Profit = 20% of Revenue from Operations
Gross Profit = 20% × 4,00,000 = Rs. 80,000
The answer is Option 4: Rs. 80,000
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