Arlington Supplies Ltd. manufactures and sells cardboard boxes. The stock of boxes was included in the closing inventory as of December 31, 2010, at a cost of $65 each per bundle. During the final audit, the auditors noted that the subsequent sale price for the inventory on January 20, 2011, was $50 per bundle. Additionally, an inquiry revealed that during the physical stock take, a storage issue led to minor water damage, affecting the structural integrity of the boxes. As a result, Arlington Supplies Ltd. spent $18 per bundle for drying and reinforcing the boxes. The net realizable value and inventory write-down (loss) amount to: (a) $50 and $15 respectively. (b) $47 and $18 respectively. (c) $32 and $33 respectively. (d) $40 and $25 respectively. (e) $35 and $30 respectively.

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The net realizable value and inventory

Arlington Supplies Ltd. manufactures and sells cardboard boxes.
The stock of boxes was included in the closing inventory as of
December 31, 2010, at a cost of $65 each per bundle.
During the final audit, the auditors noted that the subsequent
sale price for the inventory on January 20, 2011, was $50 per
bundle. Additionally, an inquiry revealed that during the physical
stock take, a storage issue led to minor water damage, affecting
the structural integrity of the boxes. As a result, Arlington
Supplies Ltd. spent $18 per bundle for drying and reinforcing the
boxes.
The net realizable value and inventory write-down (loss) amount
to:
(a) $50 and $15 respectively.
(b) $47 and $18 respectively.
(c) $32 and $33 respectively.
(d) $40 and $25 respectively.
(e) $35 and $30 respectively.
Transcribed Image Text:Arlington Supplies Ltd. manufactures and sells cardboard boxes. The stock of boxes was included in the closing inventory as of December 31, 2010, at a cost of $65 each per bundle. During the final audit, the auditors noted that the subsequent sale price for the inventory on January 20, 2011, was $50 per bundle. Additionally, an inquiry revealed that during the physical stock take, a storage issue led to minor water damage, affecting the structural integrity of the boxes. As a result, Arlington Supplies Ltd. spent $18 per bundle for drying and reinforcing the boxes. The net realizable value and inventory write-down (loss) amount to: (a) $50 and $15 respectively. (b) $47 and $18 respectively. (c) $32 and $33 respectively. (d) $40 and $25 respectively. (e) $35 and $30 respectively.
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