Kershaw Bookstore Had 800 Units on Hand at January 1

question 163

Multiple Choice

Kershaw Bookstore had 800 units on hand at January 1, costing €18 each. Purchases and sales during the month of January were as follows: Kershaw does not maintain perpetual inventory records. According to a physical count, 600 units were on hand at January 31. The cost of the inventory at January 31, under the LIFO method is:

• A) €1,600.
• B) €10,800.
• C) €12,400.
• D) €12,800.

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