Hansen Corporation Uses the Perpetual Inventory System and Had the Following

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Essay

Hansen Corporation uses the perpetual inventory system and had the following information available: InstructionsAnswer the following independent questions and show calculations supporting your answers:
a. Assume that the company uses the FIFO cost formula. The cost of goods sold for the Jan 21 sale was $__________.
b. Assume that the company uses the average cost formula. The cost of goods sold for the Jan 21 sale was $__________. (Use unrounded numbers in your calculations but round to the nearest cent for presentation purposes in your answer.)
c. Assume that the company uses the average cost formula. The value of the inventory after the Nov 15 sale was $__________. (Use unrounded numbers in your calculations but round to the nearest cent for presentation purposes in your answer.)
d. Assume that the company uses the FIFO cost formula. The value of the inventory after the Oct 20 purchase is $__________.

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Definitions:

Purchasing Power Parity

An economic theory that compares the relative value of different currencies based on the purchasing power of various goods and services, aiming to measure the real exchange rate.

Peso

The currency used in several countries including Mexico and the Philippines, symbolized by the "$" sign or "₱".

Demand for US Dollar

The desire or need by individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide to hold assets in U.S. dollars, influenced by economic stability and interest rates.

Average Rate of Return

A calculation used to measure the profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the average annual profit by the initial investment cost.