Use This Information to Answer the Following Question

question 97

Multiple Choice

Use this information to answer the following question. In addition,beginning merchandise inventory was $22,000 and ending merchandise inventory was $14,000.
Cost of goods sold for the period was

• A) $74,000.
• B) $62,000.
• C) $88,000.
• D) $58,000.

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Definitions:

Commercial Banks

Financial institutions that offer a wide range of services, including accepting deposits, providing loans, and other investment products to individuals and businesses.

Open Market

A freely competitive market in which any buyer or seller can participate, characterized by the absence of monopolies or exclusive control.

Government Bonds

Debt securities issued by a government to finance its expenditures, often backed by the government's ability to tax its citizens.

Money Supply

The total amount of monetary assets available in an economy at a specific time, including cash, coins, and balances in bank accounts.