(Learning Objective 2: Compare gross profit—FIFO vs. LIFO—falling prices)Suppose a Target store in Chicago, Illinois, ended November 2018 with 500,000 units of merchandise that cost $8.00 each. Suppose the store then sold 110,000 units for $960,000 duringDecember. Further, assume the store made two large purchases during December as follows:Dec 8 35,000 units @ $6.10 = $213,50028 50,000 units @ $5.20 = $260,000Requirements1. Calculate the store’s gross profit under FIFO and LIFO at December 31.2. What caused the FIFO and LIFO gross profit figures to differ?

(Learning Objective 2: Compare gross profit—FIFO vs. LIFO—falling prices)Suppose a Target store in Chicago, Illinois, ended November 2018 with 500,000 units of merchandise that cost $8.00 each. Suppose the store then sold 110,000 units for $960,000 duringDecember. Further, assume the store made two large purchases during December as follows:Dec 8 35,000 units @ $6.10 = $213,50028 50,000 units @ $5.20 = $260,000Requirements1. Calculate the store’s gross profit under FIFO and LIFO at December 31.2. What caused the FIFO and LIFO gross profit figures to differ?

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337395083

Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Publisher:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Chapter21: Supply Chains And Working Capital Management

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5P: A chain of appliance stores, APP Corporation, purchases inventory with a net price of 500,000 each...

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