All of the Information Required in the Computation of Cost

question 43

Multiple Choice

All of the information required in the computation of cost of goods sold is presented below, except for purchases, which must be what amount? $\begin{array}{lc}\text { Purchase discounts } & \$ 200 \\\text { Inventory, December } 31 & 1,500 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 9,500 \\\text { Purchases } & ? \\\text { Inventory, January 1 } & 1,500 \\\text { Freight-in } & 500\end{array}$

• A)$ 9, 800
• B)$10, 200
• C)$ 8, 700
• D)$ 9, 200

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