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Vikas is keeping his accounts according to Single Entry System. His capital on 31st December, 2015 was ₹ 2,50,000 and his capital on 31st December, 2016 was ₹ 4,25,000. He further informs you that during the year he gave a loan of ₹ 30,000 to his brother on private account and withdrew ₹ 1,000 per month for personal purposes. He used a flat for his personal purpose, the rent of which @ ₹ 1,800 per month and electricity charges at an average of 10% of rent per month were paid from the business account. During the year he sold his 7% Government Bonds of ₹ 50,000 at 1% premium and brought that money into the business.
Prepare a Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended 31st December, 2016.

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Note: Drawings include loan to brother, withdrawals in cash, rent and electricity charges.

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