A Company Has Inventory of 15 Units at a Cost

question 217

Multiple Choice

A company has inventory of 15 units at a cost of $12 each on August 1. On August 5, they purchased 10 units at $13 per unit. On August 12, they purchased 20 units at $14 per unit. On August 15, they sold 30 units. Using the FIFO perpetual inventory method, what is the value of the inventory on August 15 after the sale?

• A)$140
• B)$160
• C)$210
• D)$380
• E)$590

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Definitions:

Variable Costing Income

An income calculation method that only includes variable costs - costs that fluctuate with production levels - in determining net income.

Absorption Costing Income

A company's income statement approach which includes all costs of production (both fixed and variable) in the cost of goods sold, thereby fully absorbing them.

Variable Cost Ratio

The proportion of variable costs to sales, showing the impact of production volume on total costs.

Break-Even Point

The point at which total cost and total revenue are equal, meaning no net loss or gain, and one has "broken even."