i) Reduction in the cost of production
ii) Improvement in the state of technology
iii) Decrease in prices of related goods
iv) Favorable Government policies e.g tax reoluction
v) Favorable climatic conditions
vi) Availability of factors of production
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ap _____________________________
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Stock 470,000
Bank overdraft 80,000
Debtors 350,000
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Creditors 220,000
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Capital ?
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Ksh
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Ksh
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Creditors 180,000
Motor van 200,000
Furniture 200,000
Stock 60,000
Debtors 80,000
Cash 240,000
The following transactions took place during the year ended 31st December
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During the month, the following transactions took place:
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