Chess Top Uses the Periodic Inventory System

question 40

Multiple Choice

Chess Top uses the periodic inventory system. For the current month, the beginning inventory consisted of 360 units that cost $65 each. During the month, the company made two purchases: 540 units at $68 each and 270 units at $70 each. Chess Top also sold 900 units during the month. Using the LIFO method, what is the amount of cost of goods sold for the month?

• A) $60,786.
• B) $58,500.
• C) $61,470.
• D) $60,120.

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Definitions:

Cost Of Goods Sold

The total cost incurred by a company to manufacture, acquire, and sell its products, including materials and labor costs.

Absorption Costing

Absorption costing is a method of inventory costing in which all variable and fixed manufacturing costs are included in the cost of a unit of product, distinguishing it from variable costing.

Net Operating Income

The total profit of a business after all operating expenses are deducted from gross revenue, excluding taxes and interest payments.

Corporation

is a legal entity recognized by law as a separate entity from its owners, with its own rights and obligations.