The Following Information Comes from the Annual Reports of Devin

question 105

Multiple Choice

The following information comes from the annual reports of Devin Designs.
$$\begin{array} { | l | r | r | r | } \hline & { \mathbf { 2 0 1 7 } } & { \mathbf { 2 0 1 5 } } &\mathbf {2 0 1 5 } \\\hline \text { Beginning irventary } & ? & ? & 2 , 2 5 0\\\hline \text { Purchases } & 12,652 & ? & ? \\\hline \text { Goods available for sale } & ? & ? & 12 ,899\\\hline \text { Ending irventary } & ? &2 , 6 6 2 & ? \\\hline \text { Cost of goods sald } & 12,213 & 10 , 9 08& 10,490 \\\hline\end{array}$$

What is the Purchases amount for 2015?

• A)$4,713
• B)$2,397
• C)$81
• D)$10,649

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Definitions:

Market Definition

The process of determining the boundaries of a market, including potential customers and competitors, based on geography, demographics, and product use and needs.

Situation Assessment

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Diseconomies Of Scale

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Unit Costs

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