Question

In its first month of operations, Concord Corporation made three purchases of merchandise in the following sequence: (1) 250 units at $6, (2) 350 units at $8, and (3) 450 units at $9. Assuming there are 150 units on hand at the end of the period, compute the cost of the ending inventory under (a) the FIFO method and (b) the LIFO method. Concord Corporation uses a periodic inventory system.

Answer 1

Answer:

FIFO - $1350

LIFO - $900

Explanation:

Total inventory = 250 + 350 + 450 = 1050

Total inventory sold = 1050 - 150 = 900

FIFO means first in , first out. It means that it is the first purchased inventory that is the first to be sold. So the ending inventory would consist of the last purchased inventory. So the cost of the ending inventory would be allocated to the 3rd purchase of inventory

150 x $9 = $1350

LIFO means last in first out. It means that it is the last purchased inventory that is the first to be sold. So the ending inventory would consist of the first purchased inventory. So the cost of the ending inventory would be allocated to the 1st purchase of inventory

150 x $6 = $900

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