In: Accounting
During the current year, merchandise is sold for $315,800 cash and $1,225,000 on account. The cost of the merchandise sold is $875,000. What is the amount of the gross profit?
We must deduct the cost of goods sold (COGS) from the total sales income in order to determine the gross profit.
Total Sales Revenue = Cash Sales + Credit Sales Total Sales Revenue = $315,800 (cash sales) + $1,225,000 (credit sales) Total Sales Revenue = $1,540,800
Gross Profit = Total Sales Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Gross Profit = $1,540,800 - $875,000 Gross Profit = $665,800
Therefore, the amount of the gross profit is $665,800.