Use the Following Information for 121 and 122

question 94

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for 121 and 122
RF Company had January 1 inventory of $200,000 when it adopted dollar-value LIFO. During the year, purchases were $1,200,000 and sales were $2,000,000. December 31 inventory at year-end prices was $286,720, and the price index was 112.
-What is RF Company's gross profit?

• A) $856,000.
• B) $862,720.
• C) $886,920.
• D) $1,737,280.

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