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The following data concerning the retail inventory method are taken from the financial records of Stone Company. $\begin{array}{lcc}&\text { Cost } & \text { Retail }\\\hline\text { Beginning inventory } & \$ 49,000 & \$ 70,000 \\\text { Purchases } & 224,000 & 320,000 \\\text { Freight-in } & 6,000 & - \\\text { Net markups } & - & 20,000 \\\text { Net markdowns } & - & 14,000 \\\text { Sales } & - & 336,000\end{array}$
-Assuming no change in the price level if the LIFO inventory method were used in conjunction with the data, the ending inventory at cost would be

• A)$42,600.
• B)$42,000.
• C)$40,800.
• D)$43,200.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead Volume Variances

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead costs, attributed to changes in production volume.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or varies with changes in volume or activity levels.

Overhead Costs

Costs that are not directly related to the creation of products or services, including rent, utilities, and salaries for administrative staff.

Production Capacity

The maximum output that a manufacturing or production facility can achieve within a given period under normal working conditions.