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mark up cost calculation

Ddecent001310y ago
Q: The inventory value for the financial statements of Global Inc for the year ended 30june 20x3 was based on a inventory count on 7July 20x3, which gave a total inventory value of $950,000. Between 30June and 7 July 20x6, the following transactions took place, 1. purchase of goods $11,750 2. sale of goods (mark up on cost at 15%) $14,950 3. Goods returned by Global Inc. to supplier $1,500 What figure should be included in the financial statements for inventories at 30 June 20x3? a.$952,750 b.$949,750 c.$926,750d d.$958,950 Answer: 950,000-11,750+1,500 + (14,950x100/115) = $952,750 Now my confusion is why markup cost was calculated as 100/115 instead of 14,950x15/100?
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor10y ago#1
For every $100 cost, the profit is $15, and therefore the selling price is $115. Putting it the other way round - for every $115 selling price, the cost is $100. I do suggest that you watch my free lectures on mark-ups and margins. (Our free lectures are a complete course for Paper F3 and cover everything needed to be able to pass the exam well.)
Ddecent001310y ago#2
Thanks Mr. John.
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor10y ago#3
You are welcome :-)
JJamali10y ago#4
Dear All, How can I get past papers for F3? Thanks in advance for your feedback. Best. Adiga
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor10y ago#5
You cannot. The ACCA does not release past papers for Paper F3. You should buy a Revision Kit from one of the ACCA approved publishers - they are full of exam standard questions to practice on.