Using the Following Data Taken from Payton Inc

question 35

Essay

Using the following data taken from Payton Inc. which uses a periodic inventory system, prepare the cost of merchandise sold section of the income statement for the year ended May 31.​ $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Merchandise inventory, June 1 } & \$ 393,250 \\\hline \text { Merchandise inventory, May } 31 & 380,100 \\\hline \text { Purchases } & 1,579,600 \\\hline \text { Purchases returns and allowances } & 81,200 \\\hline \text { Purchases discounts } & 16,500 \\\hline \text { Sales } & 2,060,000 \\\hline \text { Freight in } & 59,250 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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