Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Perpetual

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a perpetual inventory system?

• A) Inventory purchases are debited to a Purchases account.
• B) Inventory records are not kept for every item.
• C) Cost of goods sold is recorded with each sale.
• D) Cost of goods sold is determined as the amount of purchases less the change in inventory.

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Definitions:

Unit Variable Costs

The costs associated with producing one additional unit of a product, including materials, labor, and other expenses that vary with production level.

Rent

The payment made to a landlord for the use of property, such as an apartment or commercial space, for a specified period.

Utilities

Essential services provided to the public, including electricity, gas, water, and sewage systems.

Break-even Point

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning no net loss or gain is incurred by the business.