The Multi-Tech Company Uses the Gross Profit Method to Estimate

question 150

Essay

The Multi-Tech Company uses the gross profit method to estimate inventories. Fill in the missing amounts.
$$\begin{array} { | l | c | r | } \hline \text { Gross Sales } & \text { a } & \\\hline \text { Returns and Allowances } & & 1,500 \\\hline \text { Sales Discounts } & & 3,250 \\\hline \text { Net Sales } & & \$ 300,000 \\\hline & & \\\hline \text { Cost of Goods Sold } & & \\\hline \text { Beginning Inventory } & 60,000 & \\\hline \text { Purchases } & 175,000 & \\\hline \text { Goods Available } & \mathrm { b } & \\\hline \text { Ending Inventory } & \mathrm { c } & \\\hline \text { Cost of Goods Sold } & & \mathrm { d } \\\hline \text { Gross Profit (43\%) } & & \mathrm { e } \\\hline & & \\\hline\end{array}$$

Comprehend the purpose and process of product modification as a strategy to enhance product value and sales.

Understand the use of marketing metrics, specifically CDI and BDI, to analyze product performance and market opportunity.

Interpret CDI/BDI marketing dashboards to make informed decisions about market segments.

Distinguish between the various types of barriers (usage, value, risk, psychological) that affect product adoption.

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