A Company Reports the Following Information Regarding Its Inventory

question 16

Multiple Choice

A company reports the following information regarding its inventory. Beginning inventory: cost is $80,000;retail is $130,000
Net purchases: cost is $65,000;retail is $120,000
Sales at retail: $145,000
The year-end inventory shows $135,000 worth of merchandise available at retail prices.What is the cost of the ending inventory calculated using the retail inventory method?

• A)$135,000.
• B)$73,125.
• C)$78,300.
• D)$72,900.
• E)$105,000.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The work of employees that is directly associated with the production of goods or services.

Factory Overhead

Encompasses all indirect costs involved in the manufacturing process, such as utilities, maintenance, and salaries of non-direct labor.

FIFO Method

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method that assumes that the first items placed in inventory are the first sold, affecting the cost of goods sold and inventory valuation.

Direct Materials

Basic substances that can be directly linked to the manufacturing of particular products or services.