Three Identical Units of Item Magnesium XP Are Purchased During

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Essay

Three identical units of Item Magnesium XP are purchased during May, as shown below.
Assume that one unit is sold on May 23 for $153. Determine the gross profit for May and ending inventory on May 31 using (a) FIFO, (b) LIFO, and (c) average cost methods.

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