Luke and Leia own a light saber shop.  At December 31st they show an inventory balance of $200,000.  However, the following information was not considered:   $40,000 of light sabers on consignment to Tatooine Treasures. $20,000 of light sabers that were purchased from Jedi Knights on December 26th that were still in transit at year-end.  Shipping terms are FOB Destination. $30,000 of light sabers that were purchased from Bantha Boutique on December 28th that were still in transit at year-end.  Shipping terms are FOB Shipping Point. 50 light sabers are found to be damaged but still sellable.  These 50 light sabers are currently not included in the year-end balance.  These light sabers had a cost of $12,500 but are expected to sell at a reduced amount totaling $6,000.    What is the correct year-end inventory balance?   Group of answer choices $282,500 $266,000 $302,500 $276,000

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Luke and Leia own a light saber shop.  At December 31st they show an inventory balance of $200,000.  However, the following information was not considered:

 

  • $40,000 of light sabers on consignment to Tatooine Treasures.
  • $20,000 of light sabers that were purchased from Jedi Knights on December 26th that were still in transit at year-end.  Shipping terms are FOB Destination.
  • $30,000 of light sabers that were purchased from Bantha Boutique on December 28th that were still in transit at year-end.  Shipping terms are FOB Shipping Point.
  • 50 light sabers are found to be damaged but still sellable.  These 50 light sabers are currently not included in the year-end balance.  These light sabers had a cost of $12,500 but are expected to sell at a reduced amount totaling $6,000. 

 

What is the correct year-end inventory balance?

 

Group of answer choices
$282,500
$266,000
$302,500
$276,000
 
 
 
 

 

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