The following information relate to Maganda traders for the year 2012. ...

The following information relate to Maganda traders for the year 2012.

Shs.
Capital ........................................340,000
Gross profit ....................................108,000
Cost of sales ...................................162,000
Cost of stock turn over .........................6 times
Expenses........................................ 40,000
From the above information, calculate;
a) Turn over
b) Margin
c) Net profit
d) Average stock
e) Rate of turn on capital

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