During August, the First Month of the Fiscal Year, Sales

question 183

Essay

During August, the first month of the fiscal year, sales totaled $875,000 and the cost of merchandise available for sale totaled $850,000. Estimate the cost of the merchandise inventory as of August 31, based on an estimated gross profit rate of 45%.

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