Morton Uses the Moving Average Flow Assumption

question 49

Multiple Choice

Morton uses the moving average flow assumption. On January 1, there were 180 units on hand and the total inventory cost was $900. On January 10, 40 more units were purchased at a cost of $6 per unit. Sales included 20 units on January 3 and 60 units on January 17. What was the total cost of goods sold recorded for the units sold on January 17?

• A) $728
• B) $330
• C) $100
• D) $312

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, labor, and both variable and fixed overhead - in the cost of a product.

Net Operating Income

An entity’s income after all operating expenses have been deducted from total revenue, excluding taxes and interest charges.

Variable Costing

A costing method in which fixed manufacturing overhead is not assigned to the product, but rather treated as an expense of the period.

Absorption Costing

is an accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead—in the cost of a product.