Tag: cash discounts

Alex Trading is registered for VAT and received the following invoice from one of its VAT registered suppliers:

20 December 2023

Goods: 100 @£10 = £1,000
Less: Trade discount (£50)
Total: £950

A further discount of £50 will be allowed if payment is received within 14 days.

What amount of VAT should have been charged on the invoice?

Select ONE answer:

1. £157.50
2. £166.25
3. £175.00
4. £183.75

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 1

1. Correct – (950 – 50) x 17.5% = £157.50. Remember that for VAT discount will be claimed back.
2. Not correct
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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