Prince Corp

question 116

Multiple Choice

Prince Corp. owned 80% of Kile Corp.'s common stock. During October 2011, Kile sold merchandise to Prince for $140,000. At December 31, 2011, 50% of this merchandise remained in Prince's inventory. For 2011, gross profit percentages were 30% of sales for Prince and 40% of sales for Kile. The amount of unrealized intercompany profit in ending inventory at December 31, 2011 that should be eliminated in the consolidation process is

• A) $28,000.
• B) $56,000.
• C) $22,400.
• D) $21,000.
• E) $42,000.

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Definitions:

Marginal Social Cost

The cost to society of producing one additional unit of a good or service, considering both private costs and externalities.

Society

A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Goods And Services

The outputs offered in an economy for consumption, where goods are physical items and services are activities performed for others.

Socially Optimal

A condition or point at which the societal welfare is maximized, considering both efficiency and equity.