June Corp Sells One Product and Uses a Perpetual Inventory System

question 50

Multiple Choice

June Corp. sells one product and uses a perpetual inventory system. The beginning inventory consisted of 40 units that cost $20 per unit. During the current month, the company purchased 240 units at $20 each. Sales during the month totaled 180 units for $43 each. What is the cost of goods sold using the LIFO method?

• A) $ 800.
• B) $3,600.
• C) $4,800.
• D) $7,740.

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Definitions:

Inventory Levels

The quantity of stock on hand at any given time, which companies manage to meet customer demand without incurring unnecessary costs or losses.

Carrying Cost

The total cost of holding inventory, including warehousing, spoilage, depreciation, and opportunity costs.

Economic Order Quantity

A calculation to determine the most cost-effective quantity of inventory to order, balancing ordering costs with holding costs.

Unit Variable

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as materials and labor.