A Company Had the Following Purchases and Sales During Its

question 19

Multiple Choice

A company had the following purchases and sales during its first year of operations: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Purchases } & \text { Sales } \\\hline \text { January: } & 10 \text { units at } \$ 120 & 6 \text { units } \\\hline \text { February: } & 20 \text { units at } \$ 125 & 5 \text { units } \\\hline \text { May: } & 15 \text { units at } \$ 130 & 9 \text { units } \\\hline \text { September: } & 12 \text { units at } \$ 135 & 8 \text { units } \\\hline \text { November: } & 10 \text { units at } \$ 140 & 13 \text { units } \\\hline\end{array}$$ On December 31, there were 26 units remaining in ending inventory. Using the Periodic FIFO inventory valuation method, what is the cost of the ending inventory? (Assume all sales were made on the last day of the month.)

• A)$3,405.
• B)$3,270.
• C)$3,200.
• D)$3,445.
• E)$3,540.

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Definitions:

Excess Returns

Returns on an investment that exceed the benchmark or risk-free return, often used as a measure of the performance of investment managers.

Risk-free Asset

An investment that is expected to deliver its promised returns without any risk of financial loss, typically associated with government bonds.

Risk Premium

The additional return expected by an investor for taking on a higher level of risk compared to a risk-free investment.

Excess Returns

The return on an investment beyond the return expected from risk level, often used to assess performance.