A Company, Using the Periodic Inventory System, Has Merchandise Inventory

question 102

Multiple Choice

A company, using the periodic inventory system, has merchandise inventory costing $175 on hand at the beginning of the period. During the period, merchandise costing $635 is purchased. At year-end, merchandise inventory costing $160 is on hand. The cost of merchandise sold for the year is

• A) $970
• B) $650
• C) $300
• D) $620

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