A company incorporated on 1<sup>st</sup> April 2001 took over a running business from 1<sup>st</sup> January, 2001 and prpared its final accounts on 31<sup>st</sup> December, 2001. Its grows profit was Rs. 24,000 and sales were as under:<br>January - Twice the average sale<br>February - Equal to average sale<br>May to August - $${\frac{1}{4}^{{\text{th}}}}$$ of average sale, each month<br>October and November - 3 times the average sale each month<br>What is the Gross Profit prior to incorporation:

Correct Answer: Rs. 7,000