Given the Following Information, Determine the Cost of Ending Inventory

question 206

Multiple Choice

Given the following information, determine the cost of ending inventory at December 31 using the LIFO perpetual inventory method. December 2: 5 units were purchased at $7 per unit.
December 9: 10 units were purchased at $9.40 per unit.
December 11: 12 units were sold at $35 per unit.
December 15: 20 units were purchased at $10.15 per unit.
December 22: 18 units were sold at $35 per unit.

• A)$51.75
• B)$83.22
• C)$41.30
• D)$94.00
• E)$50.75

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Definitions:

Consolidated Portfolio

A comprehensive account of the combined assets, liabilities, and investment holdings of a parent company and its subsidiaries.

Controlling Interest

Controlling interest is an ownership interest in a corporation that gives the shareholder sufficient voting power to influence or direct the company's management and policies.

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, representing a claim on its earnings and assets, and conferring voting rights in certain corporate decisions.

Cost Method

This accounting approach involves recording an investment at its original cost without adjusting for changes in market value.