Estefan’s accounts showed a gross profit for the year of £27,200. After the accounts were prepared it was found that the opening inventory/stock had been overstated by £1,200 while closing inventory/stock had been understated by £1,700. What is the amount of Estefan’s corrected gross profit for the year?     Answers: a.  £24,300   b.  £26,700   c.  £27,700   d.  £30,100

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Estefan’s accounts showed a gross profit for the year of £27,200. After the accounts were prepared it was found that the opening inventory/stock had been overstated by £1,200 while closing inventory/stock had been understated by £1,700.

What is the amount of Estefan’s corrected gross profit for the year?

   
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a. 

£24,300

 
b. 

£26,700

 
c. 

£27,700

 
d. 

£30,100

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