Clarabell Inc

question 111

Multiple Choice

Clarabell Inc. uses the conventional retail method to estimate ending inventory. Cost data for the most recent quarter is shown below:
- To the nearest thousand, estimated ending inventory using the conventional retail method is:

• A) $163,000.
• B) $124,000.
• C) $127,000.
• D) $136,000.

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