A Company Using the Periodic Inventory System Has Merchandise Inventory

question 38

Multiple Choice

A company using the periodic inventory system has merchandise inventory costing $210 on hand at the beginning of a period. During the period, merchandise costing $635 is purchased. At year-end, merchandise inventory costing $160 is on hand. The cost of merchandise sold for the year is

• A) $795
• B) $685
• C) $265
• D) $635

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Definitions:

Short Run

In economics, a period in which at least one factor of production is fixed, allowing for limited adjustments to changes in demand or supply.

Long Run

A period in economics where all resources and inputs can be fully adjusted or changed, contrasting with the short run where some are fixed.

Marginal Revenue

The revenue uplift experienced by selling an additional unit of a product or service.

Marginal Cost

The additional expense incurred from producing one more unit of a good or service, which is crucial for decision-making in production and pricing.