Gargiulo Company, a 90% Owned Subsidiary of Posito Corporation, Sells

question 114

Multiple Choice

Gargiulo Company, a 90% owned subsidiary of Posito Corporation, sells inventory to Posito at a 25% profit on selling price. The following data are available pertaining to intra-entity purchases. Gargiulo was acquired on January 1, 2010. $$\begin{array} { l c r r } & \mathbf { 2 0 1 0 } & \mathbf { 2 0 1 1 } & \mathbf { 2 0 1 2 } \\\text { Purchases by Posito } & \$ 8,000 & \$ 12,000 & \$ 15,000 \\\text { Ending inventory on Posito's books } & 1,200 & 4,000 & 3,000\end{array}$$ Assume the equity method is used. The following data are available pertaining to Gargiulo's income and dividends. $\begin{array}{lrrr}&2010&2011&2012\\\text { Gargiulo's net income } & \$ 70,000 & \$ 85,000 & \$ 94,000 \\\text { Dividends paid by Gargiulo } & 10,000 & 10,000 & 15,000\end{array}$
-Compute the noncontrolling interest in Gargiulo's net income for 2010.

• A) $6,970.
• B) $7,000.
• C) $7,030.
• D) $6,270.
• E) $6,230.

Know the components included in the cost of inventory and their importance in inventory valuation.

Identify the advantages of specific inventory valuation methods under various economic conditions.

Understand the concept and significance of productive and non-productive assets.

Comprehend the components and calculation of the cost of goods sold.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Unit Contribution Margin

Unit contribution margin is the difference between the selling price of a product and the variable costs associated with its production and sale.

Profit

The difference between the amounts received from customers for goods or services provided and the amounts paid for the inputs used to provide the goods or services.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A measure that calculates the portion of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, expressed as a percentage.