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Question : 19
Total: 48
Use the information below to answer questions 20 and 21.
Opening stock
4000
Closing stock
12000
Purchases
17000
What is the average stock?
NI0,500
N8.500
N8,000
6000
Validate
Solution:
Concept:
Average stock is the mean of opening stock and closing stock.
Explanation:
Average stock formula:
Average stock
=
Opening stock
+
Closing stock
2
\text{Average stock} = \frac{\text{Opening stock} + \text{Closing stock}}{2}
Average stock
=
2
Opening stock
+
Closing stock
Substitute the given values:
4000
+
12000
2
=
16000
2
=
8000
\frac{4000 + 12000}{2} = \frac{16000}{2} = 8000
2
4000
+
12000
=
2
16000
=
8000
So, the average stock is N8,000.
Answer:
C. N8,000
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