A Company Made the Following Merchandise Purchases and Sales During

question 175

Essay

A company made the following merchandise purchases and sales during the month of May:
$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline \text { May 1 purchased } & 380 & \text { units at } & \$ 15 \text { each } \\\hline \text { May 5 purchased } & 270 & \text { units at } & \$ 17 \text { each } \\\hline \text { May 10 sold } & 400 & \text { units at } & \$ 50 \text { each } \\\hline \text { May 20 purchased } & 300 & \text { units at } & \$ 22 \text { each } \\\hline \text { May 25 sold } & 400 & \text { units at } & \$ 50 \text { each } \\\hline\end{array}$$
There was no beginning inventory. If the company uses the LIFO periodic inventory method, what would be the cost of the ending inventory?

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

The aggregate net advantage to society, encapsulated by both consumer and producer surplus within a market.

Import or Export

The practice of buying goods or services from foreign suppliers (importing) or selling goods or services to foreign buyers (exporting).

World Price

The cost of a product or service in the international marketplace, dictated by supply and demand across the globe.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service versus the total amount that they actually pay.