At the Beginning of 2012, Calston Incorporated Reports Inventory of $9,000

question 72

Short Answer

At the beginning of 2012, Calston Incorporated reports inventory of $9,000. During 2012, the company purchases additional inventory for $25,000. At the end of 2012, the cost of inventory remaining is $8,000. Calculate cost of goods sold for 2012.

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Definitions:

Binding Price Ceiling

A legally established maximum price for a good or service that is lower than the equilibrium price, leading to shortages.

Price Floor

A government or regulatory-imposed minimum price below which a good or service cannot legally be sold, intended to protect producers.

Binding Price Floor

A government-imposed price control that sets a minimum price for a good or service, which is above the equilibrium price, causing a surplus.

Excess Supply

A situation in a market where the quantity of a product offered for sale by producers exceeds the quantity demanded by consumers at a current price, leading to potential downward pressure on prices.