Apple-A-Day Company Has the Following Inventory Data A Physical Count of Merchandise Inventory on July 31 Reveals

question 193

Multiple Choice

Apple-A-Day Company has the following inventory data: $$\begin{array} { r l r r } \text { July } 1 & \text { Beginning inventory } & 40 \text { units at } \$ 20 & \$ 800 \\7 & \text { Purchases } & 140 \text { units at } \$ 21 & 2,940 \\22 & \text { Purchases } & 20 \text { units at } \$ 22 & 440\\&&&\$4,180\end{array}$$ A physical count of merchandise inventory on July 31 reveals that there are 50 units on hand.Using the LIFO inventory method the amount allocated to cost of goods sold for July is

• A)$3170.
• B)$3080.
• C)$3110.
• D)$3010.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead Costs

Expenses that remain constant for a period of time irrespective of the level of outputs, like factory rent or salary of permanent employees.

High-low Method

A technique used in accounting to estimate fixed and variable costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Electrical Cost

The expenses associated with the consumption of electricity by a company or facility.

High-low Method

A technique used in cost accounting to estimate cost behavior and predict future costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity and their corresponding costs.