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, prepare the cost of
merchandise sold section of the income statement for the year ended March 31. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Merchandise inventory, April } 1 & \$ 193,250 \\\hline \text { Merchandise inventory, March } 31 & 180,100 \\\hline \text { Purchases } & 1,079,600 \\\hline \text { Purchases returns and allowances } & 51,200 \\\hline \text { Purchases discounts } & 18,500 \\\hline \text { Sales } & 1,860,000 \\\hline \text { Freight-in } & 19,250 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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