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question 55

Multiple Choice

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A company just starting its business made the following four inventory purchases in June:
On June 25, the company made its first sale when a local customer purchased 500 units for $3,500.The company uses a perpetual inventory system.
-The inventory cost formula that results in the highest gross profit for June is

• A)FIFO.
• B)average.
• C)Gross profit is the same under both cost formulas.
• D)not determinable.

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Definitions:

Estimated Total Useful Life

The approximate duration of time that an asset is expected to be functional and economically viable.

Remaining Book Value

The net value of an asset or liability recorded in the financial statements, excluding depreciation or amortization.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation or amortization by evenly distributing the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Salvage Value

Salvage value is the estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, used in determining depreciation amounts.