A Company Just Starting in Business Purchased Three Merchandise Inventory

question 28

Multiple Choice

A company just starting in business purchased three merchandise inventory items at the following prices.First purchase $80; Second purchase $95; Third purchase $85.If the company sold two units for a total of $270 and used FIFO costing, the gross profit for the period would be

• A)$95.
• B)$105.
• C)$90.
• D)$80.

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