Goods destroyed by fire ₹8,000, insurance company admitted claim of ₹5,000. Loss charged to P&L A/c will be: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Goods destroyed by fire ₹8,000, insurance company admitted claim of ₹5,000. Loss charged to P&L A/c will be:
A. ₹3,000
B. ₹5,000
C. ₹8,000
D. ₹13,000
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Net loss = Total loss - Insurance claim = 8,000 - 5,000 = ₹3,000, charged to P&L.

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