From the Following Information, Could You Help Bill Calculate His

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From the following information, could you help Bill calculate his cost of merchandise sold?
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Beginning Inventory } & \$ 2,500 \\\hline \text { Purchases } & \$ 3,000 \\\hline \text { Purchase Returns } & \$ 400 \\\hline \text { Purchase Discounts } & \$ 100 \\\hline \text { Ending Inventory } & \$ 2,100 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Motivate

The process of stimulating people to actions that fulfill their needs or expectations, often used in the context of leadership or personal development.

Return On Investment

A financial metric used to measure the efficiency of an investment by comparing the gain (or loss) from an investment to its cost.

Training

The act of enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an individual or group for a specific purpose, such as improving performance in current or future roles.

Organizations

Groups of individuals working together towards common goals, structured to coordinate their activities.