Hazelton Corporation uses a periodic inventory system and the LIFO method to value its inventory. The company began 2024 with $85,000 in inventory of its only product. The beginning inventory consisted of the following layers: 5,300 units at $6 per unit $ 31,800 7,600 units at $7 per unit 53,200 Total $ 85,000 During 2024, 7,300 units were purchased at $8 per unit and during 2025, 9,600 units were purchased at $9 per unit. Sales, in units, were 9,600 and 17,200 during 2024 and 2025, respectively. Required: Calculate cost of goods sold for 2024 and 2025. Disregarding income tax, determine the LIFO liquidation profit or loss, if any, for 2024 and 2025.

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Hazelton Corporation uses a periodic inventory system and the LIFO method to value its inventory. The company began 2024 with $85,000 in inventory of its only product. The beginning inventory consisted of the following layers:

5,300 units at $6 per unit $ 31,800
7,600 units at $7 per unit 53,200
Total $ 85,000

During 2024, 7,300 units were purchased at $8 per unit and during 2025, 9,600 units were purchased at $9 per unit. Sales, in units, were 9,600 and 17,200 during 2024 and 2025, respectively.

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  1. Calculate cost of goods sold for 2024 and 2025.

  2. Disregarding income tax, determine the LIFO liquidation profit or loss, if any, for 2024 and 2025.

 

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