Metro Computer Company Had the Following Balances and Transactions During

question 3

Multiple Choice

Metro Computer Company had the following balances and transactions during 2014: What would the company's ending merchandise inventory amount be on December 31, 2014 if the perpetual last-in, first-out costing method is used?

• A)$7,500
• B)$23,500
• C)$7,750
• D)$16,000

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