Read the following passage ans answer the question.

A company made a profit of ₹1,00,000 after charging a Depreciation of ₹20,000 and a transfer to a General Reserve of ₹30,000. The goodwill written off of ₹7,000 and the gain on the sale of Machinery was ₹3,000.
The other information available (changes in the value of Current Assets and Current Liabilities) is as follows:
* At the end of the year Trade Receivables showed an increase of 6,000
* Trade Payables shows an increase of ₹10,000
* Prepaid Expenses show an increase of ₹200
* Outstanding Expenses show a Decrease of ₹2,000

What is the operating profit before working capital changes?

₹1,54,000

The correct answer is option 2- ₹1,54,000.

Profit made during the year = 1,00,000
Add: transfer to reserve      = 30,000
Net profit before tax          = 1,30,000