The Inventory Account Balance Appearing in a Perpetual Inventory Worksheet

question 140

Multiple Choice

The Inventory account balance appearing in a perpetual inventory worksheet represents the

• A) ending inventory.
• B) beginning inventory.
• C) cost of merchandise purchased.
• D) cost of merchandise sold.

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