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2.2.1 Calculate the selling price per unit for tracksuits.

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To find the selling price per unit for tracksuits, use the formula:

[ \text{Selling Price per Unit} = \frac{\text{Total Amount}}{\text{Units Sold}} = \frac{R296,125}{515} = R575 ]

Step 2

2.2.2 Calculate the cost of sales of tracksuits using the FIFO method.

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Using the FIFO method, calculate the cost of sales:

  • Starting with the oldest stock:
    • 125 units at R240 = R30,000
    • Next, 90 units at R350 = R31,500
    • Final 50 units at R450 = R22,500

Total Cost of Sales:

[ \text{Total Cost of Sales} = R30,000 + R31,500 + R22,500 = R84,000 ]

Step 3

2.2.3 Calculate the stock turnover rate of tracksuits (use the average stock).

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The stock turnover rate is calculated using the average stock:

[ \text{Average Stock} = \frac{\text{Opening Stock} + \text{Closing Stock}}{2} = \frac{(125 + 96)}{2} = 110.5 \text{ units} ]

Using the cost of sales:

[ \text{Stock Turnover Rate} = \frac{\text{Cost of Sales}}{\text{Average Stock}} = \frac{R84,000}{110.5} = 4.71 \text{ times} ]

Step 4

2.2.4 Calculate the number and value of the missing vests.

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Calculate the missing number of vests:

[ \text{Number Missing} = 160 - (298 - 186) = 16 ]

To find the value:

[ \text{Value of Missing Vests} = 16 \times R92 = R1,472 ]

Step 5

2.2.5 Calculate the Gross Profit made by the vests department.

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To find the Gross Profit:

[ \text{Gross Profit} = \text{Sales} - \text{Cost of Sales} ]

Where:

  • Sales = 298 \times R140 = R41,720
  • Cost of Sales = R13,760 + R33,740 + R17,670 = R29,830

Thus, [ \text{Gross Profit} = R41,720 - R29,830 = R11,890 ]

Step 6

2.2.6 Identify TWO problems other than the missing vests, in the VESTS department.

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Problems Identified

Problem 1: Days worked (172/264)

  • Solution: Investigate the reason for the low number of days worked, monitor opening and closing times, and address employee leave.

Problem 2: Stock turnover rate (2 times)

  • Solution: Use an inventory management system and educate staff on efficient stock management.

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