O Level Accounting (7707)•7707/12/O/N/22

Explanation
Calculating annual profit from revenue and expenses
Steps:
- Identify total revenue: Sum all income sources for the year.
- Identify total expenses: Add up all costs incurred.
- Compute profit: Subtract total expenses from total revenue (700 expenses = $500 profit).
- Confirm no other adjustments needed based on given data.
Why B is correct:
- Profit is defined as revenue minus expenses, yielding exactly $500.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Ignores positive revenue, understating by confusing costs with net.
- C: Reverses subtraction, treating expenses as exceeding revenue.
- D: Adds revenue and expenses instead of subtracting.
Not enough information for precise calculation without full financial details.
Final answer: B
Topic: Sole traders
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