Walker Manufacturing Took in $206,500 in Sales During October

question 44

Multiple Choice

Walker Manufacturing took in $206,500 in sales during October. They started the month with inventory worth $642,500 and spent $368,600 on new purchases during the month. Gross margin on sales was 66%. Using the gross profit method, estimate the cost value of the inventory at the end of October.

• A) $70,210
• B) $436,000
• C) $940,890
• D) $1,011,100

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Definitions:

Property, Plant & Equipment

Tangible long-lived assets owned by a business for the purpose of producing goods or services and not intended for sale during the normal course of business.

Land Improvements

Enhancements made to a parcel of land to increase its value or utility, such as landscaping, fencing, or installing utilities, which are capitalized and depreciated over time.

Lease Improvements

These are modifications made to rental premises in order to tailor the space to the needs of the tenant.

Straight-Line Method

A method of allocating an asset's cost evenly over its useful life, commonly used in depreciation and amortization calculations.