Oscar Industries Has the Following Inventory Information Assuming That a Periodic Inventory System Is Used What Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

Oscar Industries has the following inventory information. $\begin{array}{rll}\text { July } 1 & \text { Beginning Inventory } & 40 \text { units at } \$ 110 \\5 & \text { Purchases } & 240 \text { units at } \$ 112 \\14 & \text { Sale } & 160 \text { units } \\21 & \text { Purchases } & 120 \text { units at } \$ 115 \\30 & \text { Sale } & 150 \text { units }\end{array}$
Assuming that a periodic inventory system is used what is the amount allocated to ending inventory on a FIFO basis?

• A) $10350
• B) $10000
• C) $35080
• D) $34730

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Definitions:

Postponement

A strategy that involves delaying production or shipment processes to closer match demand, enhancing flexibility and reducing inventory costs.

Profits Increase

The rise in net earnings resulting from operations and business activities.

Unpredictable Demand

Variability in customer demand patterns that cannot be accurately forecasted, posing challenges for inventory management and planning.

Not Positively Correlated

Refers to a statistical relationship between two variables where one variable does not necessarily increase as the other increases or decreases as the other decreases.