Using the Following Information, What Is the Amount of Cost

question 161

Multiple Choice

Using the following information, what is the amount of cost of merchandise sold?

• A) $26,900
• B) $20,530
• C) $30,210
• D) $28,130

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Definitions:

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is expected to have a higher balance, indicating the side which increases the account.

Allowance Method

A financial method that estimates the value of debts unlikely to be collected by determining uncollectible accounts each period's end.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra asset account that represents the estimated proportion of accounts receivable that may not be collectable.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting approach where uncollectible accounts receivable are directly written off against income at the time they are deemed unrecoverable.