Question

A company had the following purchases and sales during its first year of operations: Purchases Sales January: 10 units at $120 6 units February: 20 units at $125 5 units May: 15 units at $130 9 units September: 12 units at $135 8 units November: 10 units at $140 13 units On December 31, there were 26 units remaining in ending inventory. Using the Perpetual FIFO inventory valuation method, what is the cost of the ending inventory

Answer 1

Answer:

$3540.

Explanation:

FIFO means first in, first out. It means that it is the first purchased inventory that is the first to be sold

Ending inventory comprises of goods bought in May, September and November

cost of the ending inventory :

(4 x $130) + (12 x $135) + (10 x$140) = $3540