Question

Lacy's Linen Mart uses the retail method to estimate inventories. Data for the first six months of 2019 include: beginning inven tory at cost and retail were $60,000 and $120,000, net purchases at cost and retail were $312,000 and $480,000, and sales dur ing the first six months totaled $490,000. The estimated inventory at June 30, 2019, would be:_______.
a. $68,200.
b. $55,000.
c. $71,500
d. $63,250.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. $68,200

Explanation:

Retail Cost

Beginning inventory $60,000

$120,000

Plus: Net purchases. $312,000

$480,000

Goods available for sale $372,000

$600,000

Cost to retail percentage = $372,000 ÷ $600,000 = 62%

Less : Net sales

($490,000)

Estimated ending inventory at retail

$110,000

Estimated ending inventory at cost

62% × $110,000 = $68,200