Use the Following Data to Calculate Cost of Merchandise Sold

question 42

Multiple Choice

Use the following data to calculate cost of merchandise sold under FIFO method. $\begin{array}{lll}15 \text { units at } \$ 20 \text { each } & \text { Beginning Inventory } & \text { September 1 } \\20 \text { units at } \$ 25 \text { each } & \text { Purchase } & \text { September 10 } \\25 \text { units at } \$ 28 \text { each } & \text { Purchase } & \text { September } 20 \\30 \text { units } & \text { Ending Inventory } & \text { September } 30\end{array}$

• A) $825
• B) $750
• C) $675
• D) $600

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Definitions:

Intercept

In regression analysis, the point where the line of best fit intersects the y-axis, indicating the expected value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are zero.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment or model, it is the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change as a result of manipulations of the independent variable(s).

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or model that is manipulated to determine its effect on a dependent variable.

Y-intercept

The location at which a line intersects the Y-axis on a graph.