Which Statement Best Explains the Difference Between the Retail Inventory

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the difference between the retail inventory and gross margin methods?

• A)The retail inventory method estimates cost of goods sold by applying an average gross margin to the amount of sales recorded for the period.
• B)The retail inventory method estimates ending inventory cost using wholesale prices and an average gross margin.
• C)The gross margin method calculates an estimated ending inventory balance by using the inventory cost flow equation.
• D)The gross margin method calculates an estimate of cost of goods sold using the inventory cost flow equation.

Understand and apply the process of converting mixed numbers to improper fractions.

Master the conversion of improper fractions to whole or mixed numbers.

Perform addition and subtraction operations with fractions and mixed numbers.

Master reducing fractions to their lowest terms.

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