MK Ltd. has a policy of creating provisions for doubtful debts @ 5% on debtors. The balance
MK Ltd. has a policy of creating provisions for doubtful debts @ 5% on debtors. The balance
of provision for doubtful debts on 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 is ₹2,50,000 and
₹3,00,000, respectively. If the amount collected from debtors is ₹75,00,000, calculate the
credit sales during the year 2023-2024.
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Correct answer: (C) ₹85,00,000
Explanation
The provision is 5% of debtors, so opening debtors are 2,50,000/0.05 = 50,00,000 and closing debtors are 60,00,000. Credit sales = closing + collections − opening = 60L + 75L − 50L = ₹85,00,000.