A Fire Destroyed the Inventory of Zabo Company Required:
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question 75

Essay

A fire destroyed the inventory of Zabo Company. The following information is available:
$$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Beginning inventory } & \$ 30,000 \\\hline \text { Purchases } & \$ 140,000 \\\hline \text { Net Sales Revenue } & \$ 200,000 \\\hline \text { Gross Profit Percentage } & 50 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$
Required:
1. Prepare a schedule to compute the amount of inventory lost in the fire using the gross profit method.
2. Prepare the required journal entry after the fire.

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