At the Beginning of September 2022, Stella Company Reported Inventory

question 45

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of September 2022, Stella Company reported Inventory of $8,000.During the month, the company made purchases of $35,600.At September 30, 2022, a physical count of inventory reported $8,400 on hand.Cost of goods sold for the month is

• A)$35,200.
• B)$35,600.
• C)$36,000.
• D)$43,600.

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