A fire occurred at the premises of a trader on 31.5.2004 destroying a considerable
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part of his goods. His stock at 1.1.2004 was Rs. 60,000. The value of stock salvaged
was Rs. 13,500. The gross profit on sales was 30% and sales amounted to Rs.
1,53,000 from January to date of fire, while for the same period the purchases amounted
to Rs. 1,03,500. Prepare a statement of claim.
