Answer:
1.The inventory turnover:
For the current year: 17.96
For the Previous Year: 22.22
2. The number of days' sales in inventory:
For the current year: 40.56 days
For the Previous Year: 30.42 days
Explanation:
1. The inventory turnover is calculated by using following formula:
Inventory turnover = Sales/Average Inventory
With:
Average inventory = (Beginning Inventory for the year + Ending Inventory for the year) /2
In the current year:
Average inventory = ($940,000 + $1,120,000)/2 = $1,030,000
Inventory turnover = $18,500,000/$1,030,000 = 17.96
In the Previous Year:
Average inventory = ($860,000 + $940,000)/2 = $900,000
Inventory turnover = $20,000,000/$900,000 = 22.22
2. The number of days' sales in inventory is calculated by formula:
The number of days' sales in inventory = (Average inventory / Cost of goods sold) x 365 days
In the current year:
The number of days' sales in inventory = ($1,030,000/$9,270,000)x365 = 40.56 days
In the Previous Year:
The number of days' sales in inventory = ($900,000/$10,800,000)x365 = 30.42 days