Question

Gard Inc. has compiled the following information related to its five products. Costs of disposal are estimated to be 10% of selling price, and gross profit is estimated to be 25% of the selling price. Determine the value of inventory applying the lower-of-cost-or-market rule to each individual inventory item.

Answer 1

Answer:

Item           Inventory at the lower-of-cost-or-market

 #1                                    $214.50

 #2                                  $240.00

 #3                                  $266.50

 #4                                   $315.00

 #5                                  $422.50

Explanation:

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Also note: See the attached excel file for the determination of the value of inventory by applying the lower-of-cost-or-market rule.

From the attached excel file, we have:

Item           Inventory at the lower-of-cost-or-market

 #1                                    $214.50

 #2                                  $240.00

 #3                                  $266.50

 #4                                   $315.00

 #5                                  $422.50

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