A retail store's inventory was damaged by flooding on November 15. The following information is available: January 1 Merchandise inventory......$375,000 January 1- November 15: ⚫ Net purchases $2,250,000 ⚫ Net sales..........$4,200,000 ⚫ Estimated gross profit rate....48% Calculate the estimated cost of the merchandise damaged.

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A retail store's inventory was damaged by flooding on
November 15. The following information is available:
January 1 Merchandise inventory......$375,000 January 1-
November 15:
⚫ Net purchases $2,250,000
⚫ Net sales..........$4,200,000
⚫ Estimated gross profit rate....48%
Calculate the estimated cost of the merchandise damaged.
Transcribed Image Text:A retail store's inventory was damaged by flooding on November 15. The following information is available: January 1 Merchandise inventory......$375,000 January 1- November 15: ⚫ Net purchases $2,250,000 ⚫ Net sales..........$4,200,000 ⚫ Estimated gross profit rate....48% Calculate the estimated cost of the merchandise damaged.
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