On the Basis of the Following Data, What Is the Estimated

question 15

Multiple Choice

On the basis of the following data, what is the estimated cost of the merchandise inventory on May 31 using the retail method?? $\begin{array}{llrr}&&\text { Cost } & \text { Retail } \\\text { May 1 } & \text { Merchandise inventory } & \$ 125,000 & \$ 166,667 \\\text { May 1-31 } & \text { Purchases } & 235,000 & 313,333 \\\text { May 1-31 } & \text { Sales } & & 230,000\end{array}$

• A) $250,000
• B) $360,000
• C) $172,500
• D) $187,500

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Grasp the concept of horizontal and vertical structuring in multinational organizations.

Analyze the strategic resource benefits of engaging in international business.

Understand the decision-making process regarding making or buying components.

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