Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Analysis of Financial Statements

Question:

Read the following information and answer the questions.

Particulars Year 2024
Amount (₹)
Year 2023
Amount (₹)
Revenue from operations 25,00,000 20,00,000
Other income 1,00,000 5,00,000
Employee benefit expenses 60% of total revenue 50% of total revenue
Other expenses 10% of employee benefit expenses 20% of employee benefit expenses
Tax rate 50% 40%

 

What is the absolute change in other income?

Options:

₹4,00,000 (positive)

₹4,00,000 (negative)

₹3,00,000 (positive)

₹3,00,000 (negative)

Correct Answer:

₹4,00,000 (negative)

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- ₹4,00,000 (negative).

Other income in  2024 = 1,00,000
Other income in  2023 = 5,00,000

Change in other income = Other income in  2024 - Other income in  2023
                                      = 1,00,000 - 5,00,000
                                      = 4,00,000 (negative)