Question : Payment made for stationery during the year was Rs 80,000 and the amount recorded in Income and Expenditure was Rs 85,200. What was the closing stock of stationery as per the following information:
31-3-2018 31-3-2019
Creditors for stationery Rs 8,000 Rs 12,400
Stock of stationery Rs 10,800 ?
Option 1: Rs 5,600
Option 2: Rs 10,000
Option 3: Rs 1,200
Option 4: Rs 3,200
Correct Answer: Rs 10,000
Solution :
Amount recorded in Income and Expenditure = Rs 85,200
(-) Payment made for stationery during the year = (Rs 80,000)
(+) Opening creditors for stationery = Rs.8,000
(-) Closing creditors for stationery = (Rs.12,400)
(-) Opening stock =
(Rs.10,800)
Closing stock =
Rs.10,000
Hence, the correct option is 2.