Question

Data related to the inventories of Alpine Ski Equipment and Supplies is presented below: Skis Boots Apparel Supplies Selling price $ 180,000 $ 140,000 $ 120,000 $ 60,000 Cost 128,000 133,000 90,000 45,000 Replacement cost 120,000 130,000 110,000 41,000 Sales commission 10 % 10 % 10 % 10 % In applying the lower of cost or net realizable value rule, the inventory of apparel would be valued at:

Answer 1

Answer:

inventory value=$ 377,000.00  

Explanation:

In applying the rule of the lower cost of cost or net realizable value,we compare NRV(selling price minus cost to sell) with the replacement cost(current price), where the lower of the two is then compared against the original cost of the inventory item as done in the attached.

Value of inventory=$120,000+$126,000+$90,000+$41,000=$377,000.00  

 

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