Answer:
Sunland Co.
The calculation of the cost ratio should be based on cost and retail of $1,581,000 and $2,288,500 respectively.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Cost Retail Cost to Retail Ratio
Beginning inventory $ 318,000 $494,000
Purchases 1,240,000 1,720,000
Freight-in 23,000 —
Employee discounts — 8,500
Net markups — 66,000
Goods available for sale $1,581,000 $2,288,500 69.08%
Less:
Net markdowns — 86,000
Sales revenue — 1,620,000
Estimated ending Inventory at retail $582,500
Estimated ending Inventory
at cost $402,391 ($582,500 * 69.08%)
Calculation of the cost ratio = $1,581,000/$2,288,500 * 100 = 69.08%
