The Following Lots of a Commodity P Were Available for Sale

question 191

Multiple Choice

The following lots of a Commodity P were available for sale during the year. Use this information to answer the questions that follow.
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The firm uses the periodic system, and there are 20 units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year.
-What is the year-end inventory balance using the LIFO method? Use the information provided in the table to answer this question

• A) $1,380
• B) $1,375
• C) $1,510
• D) $1,250

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Definitions:

Entry Barriers

Obstacles that make it difficult for new competitors to enter a market, which can include high startup costs, regulatory requirements, and strong brand loyalty among existing customers.

Dominant Firms

Companies that have a major share of sales in a particular market, giving them significant power over the market price.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on quality, price, and marketing.

Large Number

In economics, it often refers to a market condition where there are many buyers and sellers, leading to competitive prices.