An operation's Beginning Inventory for an accounting period equaled $15,000. Ending Inventory for the period equaled $14,000, Purchases equaled $21,500 and Total Cost of Sales was $21,000. What was the amount of this operation's Employee Meals in the period?

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An operation's Beginning Inventory for an accounting period equaled $15,000. Ending Inventory for the period equaled $14,000, Purchases equaled $21,500 and Total Cost of Sales was $21,000. What was the amount of this operation's Employee Meals in the period?

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Step 1: Introducing Cost of Goods Manufactured & Sold

TOTAL COST

Total Cost is the cost incurred to manufacturing a product.Total Cost Includes Cost of Raw Material Used, Direct Labour Cost Incurred; Manufacturing OH Cost Incurred. 

Prime Cost Includes Cost of Direct Material; Direct Labour.

Conversion Cost Includes Cost of Direct Material, Manufacturing OH Cost. 

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