Answer:
Estimated ending inventory at retail $335,000
Estimated ending inventory at cost $251,250
Explanation:
Calculation to determine the December 31, 2021, inventory by applying the conventional retail method using the information provided
COST RETAIL
Merchandise inventory, January 1, 2021
$290,000 $ 290,000
Purchases $622,000 $920,000
Freight-in 18,000 $0
Net markups$0 30,000
Total $930,000 $1,240,000
Less Net markdowns $0 $5,000
Goods available for sale $930,000 $1,235,000
($930,000-$0=$930,000)
($1,240,000-$5,000=$1,235,000)
Cost-to-retail percentage 75%
($930,000/$1,235,000)
Less Net sales $0 $900,000
Estimated ending inventory at retail $335,000
($1,235,000-$900,000)
Estimated ending inventory at cost $251,250
($335,000 x 75%)
Therefore the December 31, 2021, inventory by applying the conventional retail method using the information provided will be:
Estimated ending inventory at retail $335,000
Estimated ending inventory at cost $251,250
