Chess Top Uses the Periodic Inventory System

question 112

Multiple Choice

Chess Top uses the periodic inventory system.For the current month, the beginning inventory consisted of 200 units that cost $65 each.During the month, the company made two purchases: 300 units at $68 each and 150 units at $70 each.Chess Top also sold 500 units during the month.Using the FIFO method, what is the amount of cost of goods sold for the month?

• A)$33,770.
• B)$32,500.
• C)$34,150.
• D)$33,400.

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Definitions:

Selling Price

The amount of money a customer pays to purchase a product or service.

Market Interest Rate

The prevailing rate of interest available in the marketplace for securities of similar risk and maturity.

Contractual Interest Rate

The interest rate stated on the face of a loan or bond agreement, which represents the percentage of interest that the borrower must pay to the lender.

Premium

The amount paid for an insurance policy or the amount by which a bond or stock sells above its face value.