Question

Based upon the following data for a business with a periodic inventory system, determine the cost of merchandise sold for August. Merchandise inventory, August 1 $ 96,610 Merchandise inventory, August 31 100,530 Purchases 254,660 Purchases returns and allowances 13,340 Purchases discounts 6,320 Freight in 4,070Cost of Merchandise Sold for August = ______.

Answer 1

Answer:

Cost of merchandise = $235150

Explanation:

Below is the calculations:

Cost of merchandise = Opening inventory - ending inventory + purchases - purchase return - purchase discount + freight

Now plug the value in the above formula:

Cost of merchandise = 96610 - 100530 + 254660 - 13340 - 6320 +4070

Cost of merchandise = $235150