A Business Uses the Retail Inventory Method to Estimate the Value

question 97

Multiple Choice

A business uses the retail inventory method to estimate the value of the ending inventory. For the month of June, the cost of goods available for sale is $15,900 at cost and $22,100 at retail. The cost ratio is:

• A) 71.9%.
• B) 28.05%.
• C) 39%.
• D) None of these is correct.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The cost point where the amount of a product or service that buyers want to purchase is the same as the amount sellers are willing to offer, creating a balanced market situation.

Price Ceiling

A restriction enforced by authorities on the top price allowable for goods, services, or resources.

Quantity Demanded

The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specific price.

Physicals

Refers to physical commodities or assets, as opposed to financial instruments or derivatives, that are traded or examined.