Jones Retail

question 33

Multiple Choice

Jones Retail. had the following balances and transactions during 2017: The company maintains its records of inventory on a perpetual basis using the first-in, first-out inventory costing method. Calculate the amount of ending Merchandise Inventory on December 31, 2017 using the lower-of-cost-or-market rule.

• A) $2,275
• B) $1,625
• C) $1,875
• D) $1,125

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