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question 73

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The following data concerning the retail inventory method are taken from the financial records of Stone Company. $\begin{array}{lcc}&\text { Cost } & \text { Retail }\\\hline\text { Beginning inventory } & \$ 49,000 & \$ 70,000 \\\text { Purchases } & 224,000 & 320,000 \\\text { Freight-in } & 6,000 & - \\\text { Net markups } & - & 20,000 \\\text { Net markdowns } & - & 14,000 \\\text { Sales } & - & 336,000\end{array}$
-The ending inventory at retail should be

• A)$74,000.
• B)$60,000.
• C)$64,000.
• D)$42,000.

Interpret personnel and direct labor expenses in planning budgets across different months.

Analyze selling and administrative expenses within budgeting contexts.

Comprehend the calculation and implications of spending variances for specific cost categories.

Assess the impact of occupancy, facility, and supplies expenses on flexible budgets.

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