The following are the transactions of a joint operation formed by A, B and C during a year: A contributed cash of P400 and merchandise costing P800. B contributed merchandise costing P1,600. Freight-in paid by B is P80. C made purchases amounting to P400 using the cash contributed by A.  C paid expenses of P800 using its own cash. C made total sales of P3,200. All the merchandise was sold except one-half of those contributed by B. C is appointed as the manager of the joint operation. As compensation, C is entitled to a P120 salary plus bonus of 25% on profit after salary and bonus. Interest of 10% per annum is allowed to A and B's capital contributions. C is charged for the cost of any unsold inventory. Profit or loss after necessary adjustments shall be divided equally. How much is the profit or loss after salaries but before bonus of the joint operation?

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The following are the transactions of a joint operation formed by A, B and C during a year:

  • A contributed cash of P400 and merchandise costing P800.
  • B contributed merchandise costing P1,600. Freight-in paid by B is P80.
  • C made purchases amounting to P400 using the cash contributed by A. 
  • C paid expenses of P800 using its own cash.
  • C made total sales of P3,200. All the merchandise was sold except one-half of those contributed by B.
  • C is appointed as the manager of the joint operation. As compensation, C is entitled to a P120 salary plus bonus of 25% on profit after salary and bonus.
  • Interest of 10% per annum is allowed to A and B's capital contributions.
  • C is charged for the cost of any unsold inventory. Profit or loss after necessary adjustments shall be divided equally.

How much is the profit or loss after salaries but before bonus of the joint operation?

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