A Company That Has Operated with a 30% Average Gross

question 72

Multiple Choice

A company that has operated with a 30% average gross profit ratio for a number of years had $100,000 in sales during the first quarter of this year. If it began the quarter with $18,000 of inventory at cost and purchased $72,000 of inventory during the quarter, its estimated ending inventory by the gross profit method is:

• A) $30,000.
• B) $21,000.
• C) $20,000.
• D) $18,000.
• E) $27,000.

Apply the formula to calculate the 99% confidence interval.

Distinguish between different levels of confidence intervals (90%, 95%, 99%).

Interpret the effects of sample size on the width of the confidence interval.

Recognize the impact of the standard deviation and standard error on confidence intervals.

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

An accounting journal entry made to update the accounts and reflect the correct financial position before financial statements are prepared.

Liability Account

An account on the balance sheet that represents obligations to pay debts or amounts owing to lenders, suppliers, employees, or other creditors.

Rent Received

Income earned from leasing out property or equipment to another party.

Materiality

A principle that dictates that all significant information that could influence the decision-making process of users of financial statements should be disclosed.