A Company Uses Periodic Inventory in Connection with the Average-Cost $\$ 4.00$

question 91

Multiple Choice

A company uses periodic inventory in connection with the average-cost method.The company began the year with zero inventory balance.They had the following transactions during the year: Purchased 50 units at $\$ 4.00$ per unit
Purchased 100 units at $\$ 4.10$ per unit
Sold 80 units at a price of $\$ 12.00$ per unit
Purchased 60 units at $\$ 3.20$ per unit
Sold 75 units at a price of $\$ 12.75$ per unit
At the end of the year,they counted the inventory and found 55 units remaining.How much was the Cost of goods sold for the year? (Please round to the nearest whole dollar.)

• A) $541
• B) $582
• C) $626
• D) $592

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Definitions:

Labor Shortage

A situation in which employers have difficulty filling vacancies because there are not enough available workers with the necessary skills.

Unemployment

The situation where individuals who are capable of working and are actively seeking employment are unable to find a job.

Binding Price Ceiling

A government-imposed maximum price on goods or services that is set below the market equilibrium price, leading to shortages.

Binding Price Floor

A government-imposed price control that sets a minimum price for a good or service above the equilibrium price, leading to excess supply.