The Following Data Applies to a Particular Item of Merchandise

question 51

Multiple Choice

The following data applies to a particular item of merchandise: $\begin{array}{lrr}\text { On hand at start of period } & 300 & \$ 5.10 \\1^{\text {st }} \text { purchase } & 500 & 5.20 \\2^{\text {ndd }} \text { purchase } & 700 & 5.30 \\3^{\text {rd }} \text { purchase } & 600 & 5.50\\\text { Number of units available for sale } & 2,100 \\\text { On hand at end of period } & \underline{500} \\\text { Number of units sold during period } & \underline{1,600}\end{array}$ ? Of the 1,600 units sold during the period, 300 were from the beginning inventory; 500 from the first purchase; 600 from the second purchase; and 200 from the last purchase. Using the weighted-average costing method and rounding the average unit cost to the nearest whole cent, the value of the inventory on hand at the end of the period would be

• A) $2,650.
• B) $2,750.
• C) $2,730.
• D) $2,530.

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Definitions:

Customers

Individuals or businesses that purchase goods or services produced by a company.

Commissioned Sales Rep

A salesperson who earns income based on the amount of sales they generate, receiving a percentage of the sales as their commission.

High-end Retail

Retailers that specialize in selling luxury or premium products and services, often characterized by quality, exclusivity, and high price points.

Purchases

Transactions in which goods or services are acquired in exchange for money or other forms of compensation.