Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Commerce Question 20

Practice objective / multiple choice question 20 from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Commerce Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 20 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • COMMERCE • objective

A retail store recorded a cost of goods sold (COGS) of \(\text{₦}4{,}800{,}000\) and an average inventory value of \(\text{₦}600{,}000\) in 2025, giving an inventory turnover ratio of 8 times per year. The store is considering a new policy that will reduce the average inventory by 15% while COGS is expected to rise by 5% due to higher sales volume. Calculate the new inventory turnover ratio, the new days sales of inventory (DSI), and state whether the policy improves inventory efficiency.

Answer Options

A. Turnover ≈9.0 times per year; DSI ≈40 days; efficiency improves
Correct Answer B. Turnover ≈9.9 times per year; DSI ≈37 days; efficiency improves
C. Turnover ≈8.5 times per year; DSI ≈43 days; efficiency improves
D. Turnover ≈10.5 times per year; DSI ≈34 days; efficiency declines
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Turnover ≈9.9 times per year; DSI ≈37 days; efficiency improves

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Commerce Question 20. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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