Calculate the gross profit from the following balances taken from the books of Simmi and Vimmi Ltd. for the year ending March 31, 2017.
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Closing stock 2,50,000
Net sales during the year 40,00,000
Net purchases during the year 15,00,000
Opening stock 15,00,000
Direct expenses 80,000
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The gross profit can be calculated as given below:
| Trading Account as on March 31, 2017 | |||
| Dr. | Cr. | ||
| Particulars | Amount
₹ |
Particulars | Amount
₹ |
| Opening Stock | 15,00,000 | Net Sales | 40,00,000 |
| Net Purchases | 15,00,000 | Closing Stock | 2,50,000 |
| Direct Expenses | 80,000 | ||
| Gross Profit | 11,70,000 | ||
| 42,50,000 | 42,50,000 | ||
Therefore, the Gross Profit is ₹ 11,70,000.