Easton Co inventory Date 5/1 5/5 5/15 5/25 Sales wer dollar valı
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Transcribed Image Text:Easton Company uses the periodic inventory system and had the following
inventory & sales activity for the month of May 2019:
Date
Activity
Quantity Unit Price
5/1 Beginning Inventory
140
$11
5/5
Purchase
120
$13
5/15 Purchase
270
$15
5/25
Purchase
420
$17
Sales were 430 units at $25. Using the Weighted Average method, determine the
dollar value of Ending Inventory for the month of May.
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Step 1
Under the Weighted Average method,
Total cost of goods is divided by the total number of units to calculate the weighted average cost.
Then, the weighted average cost can be multiplied by the number of units sold and unsold.
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