A Company Had the Following Purchases and Sales During Its

question 75

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 Perpetual FIFO inventory valuation method, what is the value of cost of goods sold? (Assume all sales were made on the last day of the month.)

• A)$5,400.
• B)$3,540.
• C)$5,130.
• D)$8,670.
• E)$3,270.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

The decrease in economic productivity that happens when a good or service does not reach, or cannot reach, its equilibrium point.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the maximum amount consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the actual amount they do pay.

Tax Revenue

The wealth accumulated by governments through the process of taxation.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.