Flounder Distribution markets CDs of the performing artist Fishe. At the beginning of October, Flounder had in beginning inventory 2,800 of Fishe's CDs with a unit cost of $6. During October, Flounder made the following purchas Oct. 3 3,500 @ $7 Oct. 19 4,200 @ $9 Oct. 9 4,900 @ $8 Oct. 25 5,600 @ $10 During October, 15,260 units were sold. Flounder uses a periodic inventory system.

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Ending inventory for FIFO and Cost of good sold for FIFO

## Problem 6-02A a, b1-b2, c (Video)

Flounder Distribution markets CDs of the performing artist Fishe. At the beginning of October, Flounder had in beginning inventory 2,800 of Fishe's CDs with a unit cost of $6. During October, Flounder made the following purchases.

| Date   | Quantity | Unit Cost |
|--------|----------|-----------|
| Oct. 3 | 3,500    | $7        |
| Oct. 9 | 4,900    | $8        |
| Oct. 19| 4,200    | $9        |
| Oct. 25| 5,600    | $10       |

During October, 15,260 units were sold. Flounder uses a periodic inventory system.

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### Cost of Goods Available for Sale

**Your answer is correct.**

Determine the cost of goods available for sale.

Cost of goods available for sale: **$174,300**

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### Weighted Average Cost Per Unit

**Your answer is correct.**

Calculate weighted average cost per unit. *(Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 2.25.)*

Weighted average cost per unit: **$8.33**

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### Ending Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold

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Determine (1) the ending inventory and (2) the cost of goods sold under each of the assumed cost flow methods (FIFO, LIFO, and average-cost). Prove the accuracy of the cost of goods sold under the FIFO and LIFO methods. *(Round all calculations to 2 decimal places, e.g., 1,250. Use weighted-average unit cost rounded to 2 decimal places for computations.)*

| Method     | Ending Inventory | Cost of Goods Sold |
|------------|------------------|--------------------|
| FIFO       | $55,660          | $118,640           |
| LIFO       | $37,380          | $136,920           |
| Average-Cost| $47,642          | $126,658           |

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### Determination of Highest Inventory or Cost of Goods Sold

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Which cost flow method results in (1) the highest inventory amount for the balance sheet and (2) the highest cost of goods sold for the income statement?

1. **FIFO**
Transcribed Image Text:## Problem 6-02A a, b1-b2, c (Video) Flounder Distribution markets CDs of the performing artist Fishe. At the beginning of October, Flounder had in beginning inventory 2,800 of Fishe's CDs with a unit cost of $6. During October, Flounder made the following purchases. | Date | Quantity | Unit Cost | |--------|----------|-----------| | Oct. 3 | 3,500 | $7 | | Oct. 9 | 4,900 | $8 | | Oct. 19| 4,200 | $9 | | Oct. 25| 5,600 | $10 | During October, 15,260 units were sold. Flounder uses a periodic inventory system. --- ### Cost of Goods Available for Sale **Your answer is correct.** Determine the cost of goods available for sale. Cost of goods available for sale: **$174,300** --- ### Weighted Average Cost Per Unit **Your answer is correct.** Calculate weighted average cost per unit. *(Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 2.25.)* Weighted average cost per unit: **$8.33** --- ### Ending Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold **Your answer is partially correct. Try again.** Determine (1) the ending inventory and (2) the cost of goods sold under each of the assumed cost flow methods (FIFO, LIFO, and average-cost). Prove the accuracy of the cost of goods sold under the FIFO and LIFO methods. *(Round all calculations to 2 decimal places, e.g., 1,250. Use weighted-average unit cost rounded to 2 decimal places for computations.)* | Method | Ending Inventory | Cost of Goods Sold | |------------|------------------|--------------------| | FIFO | $55,660 | $118,640 | | LIFO | $37,380 | $136,920 | | Average-Cost| $47,642 | $126,658 | --- ### Determination of Highest Inventory or Cost of Goods Sold **Your answer is partially correct. Try again.** Which cost flow method results in (1) the highest inventory amount for the balance sheet and (2) the highest cost of goods sold for the income statement? 1. **FIFO**
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