A Company Purchased 100 Units for $30 Each on January

question 56

Multiple Choice

A company purchased 100 units for $30 each on January 31. It purchased 150 units for $25 on February 28. It sold a total of 150 units for $50 each from March 1 through December 31. If the company uses the weighted-average inventory costing method, calculate the amount of ending inventory on December 31. (Assume that the company uses a perpetual inventory system.)

• A)$6,750
• B)$2,700
• C)$4,350
• D)$2,900

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Definitions:

Short-Term Projects

Initiatives or tasks that are expected to be completed or yield results within a relatively brief period, typically less than one year.

Risk Level

An indicator of the level of risk and possible monetary loss associated with making an investment choice.

Payback

The period of time required for the return on an investment to "repay" the sum of the original investment.

Time Value of Money

The theory that current money holds more value than equal amounts in the future because of the earnings it could potentially produce.