A Company That Uses a Perpetual Inventory System Made the Following

question 106

Essay

A company that uses a perpetual inventory system made the following cash purchases and sales. There was no beginning inventory.
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { January 1: } & \text { Purchased } 100 \text { units at } \$ 10 \text { per unit } \\\hline \text { February 5: } & \text { Purchased } 60 \text { units at } \$ 12 \text { per unit } \\\hline \text { March 16: } & \text { Sold } 40 \text { Units for } \$ 16 \text { per unit } \\\hline\end{array}$$
Prepare general journal entries to record the March 16 sale using the FIFO inventory valuation method.

Understand the concept of scarcity and its implications for production, consumption, and economic choices.

Differentiate between positive and normative statements in economics.

Recognize the role and impact of resource allocation through the production possibilities curve and budget lines.

Identify the factors that influence economic decisions and behaviors, including marginal analysis and opportunity costs.

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