By Looking at the Sales Potential for Each Product We

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Short Answer

By looking at the sales potential for each product we can use goals to
help define corporate culture.
help allocate resources.
help assess performance.
help make decisions.
provide direction.

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Definitions:

Replacement Cost

The cost to replace an asset or item at current market prices, without deduction for depreciation.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting system where the inventory balance is updated at the end of the accounting period through a physical count.

Beginning Inventory

The value of the stock of goods a company has available for sale at the start of an accounting period.

Merchandise Purchases

The total cost of goods bought for resale during an accounting period. This includes both cash and credit purchases.