A and B formed a joint operation. The following were the transactions during the year: A B Total purchases Total sales 400 320 480 240 Expenses paid 800 Other income 40 The joint operation was completed at the end of the year. Each joint operator is entitled to a 10% commission on its purchases and a 20% commission on its sales. Any remaining profit or loss is divided equally. How much is the profit (loss) of the joint operation?

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A and B formed a joint operation. The following were the transactions during the year:
A
B
320
240
Total purchases
400
Total sales
480
Expenses paid
800
Other income
40
The joint operation was completed at the end of the year. Each joint operator is entitled to a 10% commission on
its purchases and a 20% commission on its sales. Any remaining profit or loss is divided equally. How much is the
profit (loss) of the joint operation?
Transcribed Image Text:A and B formed a joint operation. The following were the transactions during the year: A B 320 240 Total purchases 400 Total sales 480 Expenses paid 800 Other income 40 The joint operation was completed at the end of the year. Each joint operator is entitled to a 10% commission on its purchases and a 20% commission on its sales. Any remaining profit or loss is divided equally. How much is the profit (loss) of the joint operation?
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