Simplify the Expression

question 23

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression .

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Definitions:

Gross Profit Method

An inventory estimation technique calculating the cost of goods sold by applying a gross profit margin to sales, used for interim financial reporting and estimating inventory levels.

Beginning Inventory

The value of stock held by a business at the start of an accounting period.

Gross Profit Rate

The percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, indicating the efficiency of production and pricing.

Retail Method

The retail method is an accounting technique used to estimate inventory value by converting the retail price of inventory to cost based on a cost-to-retail price ratio.