Holliday Company's Inventory Records Show the Following Data: a Physical

question 197

Multiple Choice

Holliday Company's inventory records show the following data: A physical inventory on December 31 shows 2,000 units on hand. Holliday sells the units for $12 each. The company has an effective tax rate of 20%. Holliday uses the periodic inventory method. What is the cost of goods available for sale?

• A) $21,000
• B) $36,000
• C) $45,000
• D) $102,000

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Definitions:

Finished Goods

Products that have completed the manufacturing process but have not yet been sold or distributed to the end customer.

FIFO

"First-In, First-Out," an inventory valuation method where goods first purchased or produced are the first to be sold, affecting the cost of goods sold and ending inventory.

LIFO

An inventory valuation method called "Last In, First Out" where the most recently produced or purchased items are the first to be expensed as cost of goods sold.

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