Can you explain this general accounting question using accurate calculation methods? During May, Westcon spent $800 to buy 25 productsand sold 5 of them for $75 each. Westcon shouldrecord as an expense for May.

Step 1: Definition of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is the direct cost of the…

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During May, Westcon spent $800 to buy 25 products and sold 5 of them for $75 each. Westcon should record as an expense for May.