PRC-1 · Chapter 8 · Question 49 of 100
An unadjusted net profit is Rs. 150,000. It is discovered that closing inventory was understated by Rs. 5,000 and depreciation was overstated by Rs. 2,000. What is the corrected net profit?
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Correct answer: C) Rs. 157,000
Explanation
Understating closing inventory inflates Cost of Sales, lowering profit by 5,000. Overstating depreciation lowers profit by 2,000. Correcting both adds 7,000 to profit: 150,000 + 7,000 = 157,000.
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