Cost flow methodsThe following three identical units of Item P401C are purchased duringApril:     Item Beta Units Cost April 2 Purchase  1 $100 15 Purchase 1 120 20 Purchase 1 140 Total   3 $360 Average cost per unit   $120 ($360 / 3 units) Assume that one unit is sold on April 27 for $300.Determine the gross profit for April and ending inventory on April 30using the (A) first-in, first-out (FIFO); (B) last-in, first-out (UFO); and (C)weighted average cost methods.

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Cost flow methods
The following three identical units of Item P401C are purchased during
April:

    Item Beta Units Cost
April 2 Purchase  1 $100
15 Purchase 1 120
20 Purchase 1 140
Total   3 $360
Average cost per unit   $120 ($360 / 3 units)

Assume that one unit is sold on April 27 for $300.
Determine the gross profit for April and ending inventory on April 30
using the (A) first-in, first-out (FIFO); (B) last-in, first-out (UFO); and (C)
weighted average cost methods.

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