A Company Using the Periodic Inventory System Has Inventory Costing

question 188

Multiple Choice

A company using the periodic inventory system has inventory costing $210 on hand at the beginning of a period. During the period, merchandise costing $635 is purchased. At year-end, inventory costing $160 is on hand. The cost of goods sold for the year is

• A) $795
• B) $685
• C) $265
• D) $635

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The total cost of production divided by the quantity produced, including both fixed and variable costs, representing the per unit cost of production.

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