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question 32

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for
Ely Company had January 1 inventory of $100,000 when it adopted dollar-value LIFO.During the year, purchases were $600,000 and sales were $1,000,000.December 31 inventory at year-end prices was $126,500, and the price index was 110.
-What is Ely Company's gross profit?

• A)$415,000.
• B)$416,500.
• C)$426,500.
• D)$883,500.

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Definitions:

Special Dividend

A one-time, non-recurring dividend paid by a company to its shareholders, usually reflecting exceptionally good earnings.

2-for-1 Stock Split

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Information Content Effect

The impact on a company's stock price when new information becomes available to market participants.

Clientele Effect

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