A Company Had Inventory of 5 Units at a Cost

question 150

Multiple Choice

A company had inventory of 5 units at a cost of $20 each on November 1. On November 2, they purchased 10 units at $22 each. On November 6, they purchased 6 units at $25 each. On November 8, they sold 18 units for $54 each. Using the LIFO perpetual inventory method, what was the cost of the 18 units sold?

• A)$395
• B)$410
• C)$450
• D)$510
• E)$520

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Definitions:

Markdown

A reduction from the original price of an item to increase its attractiveness to buyers.

Overhead

The ongoing business expenses not directly attributed to creating a product or service.

Operating Profit

The profit earned from a firm's normal business operations, excluding deductions of taxes and interest.

Markdown

A reduction in the selling price of goods or services, often used as a sales strategy to encourage consumer purchases or to clear older stock.