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.

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