Using the Following Data Taken from Hsu's Imports Inc

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Essay

Using the following data taken from Hsu's Imports Inc. which uses a periodic inventory system, determine the gross profit to be reported on the income statement for the year ended March 31. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Merchandise inventory, April } 1 & \$ 193,250 \\\hline \text { Merchandise inventory, March } 31 & 180,100 \\\hline \text { Purchases } & 1,079,600 \\\hline \text { Purchases returns and allowances } & 51,200 \\\hline \text { Purchases discounts } & 18,500 \\\hline \text { Sales } & 1,860,000 \\\hline \text { Freight-in } & 19,250 \\\hline\end{array}$$

Understand the concept and the method of computing the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Recognize the role and functions of the Bureau of Labor Statistics in relation to CPI.

Categorize the various methods and indices used to measure inflation.

Analyze the factors affecting consumer spending patterns as indicated by the CPI.

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