irm A is a merchandiser selling small devices. At the beginning of October, it has 400 devices in the warehouse. Each cost is 2.5 dollars. On Oct.5th, the firm purchased 300 new devices with a price of 3 dollars each. On Oct.10th, the firm sold 500 devices. On Oct.15th, the firm purchased 400 new devices with a price of 3.5 dollars each. On Oct.20th, the firm sold 200 devices. On Oct.25th, the firm sold 300 devices. On Oct.15th, the firm purchased 250 new devices with a price of 4 dollars each.   Please determine the cost of merchandise sold during October and how the calculation proce

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Firm A is a merchandiser selling small devices.

At the beginning of October, it has 400 devices in the warehouse. Each cost is 2.5 dollars.

On Oct.5th, the firm purchased 300 new devices with a price of 3 dollars each.

On Oct.10th, the firm sold 500 devices.

On Oct.15th, the firm purchased 400 new devices with a price of 3.5 dollars each.

On Oct.20th, the firm sold 200 devices.

On Oct.25th, the firm sold 300 devices.

On Oct.15th, the firm purchased 250 new devices with a price of 4 dollars each.

 

Please determine the cost of merchandise sold during October and how the calculation process.

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