A Company Using the Periodic Inventory System Has the Following

question 34

Multiple Choice

A company using the periodic inventory system has the following account balances: Merchandise Inventory at the beginning of the year, $3,600; Freight In, $650; Purchases, $10,700; Purchases Returns and Allowances, $1,950; Purchases Discounts, $330. The cost of merchandise purchased is equal to

• A) $12,670
• B) $9,070
• C) $8,420
• D) $17,230

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Definitions:

Liability

A financial obligation or debt owed by a company to another entity, which is expected to be settled through the transfer of assets or services.

Inventory

Consists of all the goods a company has in stock that are ready to be sold, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

Expense

A cost or charge that a company incurs through its operations aimed at generating revenue.

Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting its consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence.