Calculate the provision for Discount on Debtors from the following information.
Sundry debtors = ₹20,000 Bad debts = ₹1,000 Provision for doubtful debts = ₹500 Provision for discount on debtors is 5%.
Options:
₹1,000
₹850
₹875
₹925
Correct Answer:
₹925
Explanation:
The correct answer is option 4- ₹925
Provision for Discount on Debtors is calculated on amount after adjusting these. Sundry debtors- Bad debts - Provision for doubtful debts 20,000 - 1,000 -500 = 18,500 Provision for discount = 18,500 x 5/100 = ₹925