On 1 September 20x6, a business had inventory of $380,000. During the month, sales totalled $650,000 and purchases $480,000. On 30 September 20X6 a fire destroyed some of the inventory. The undamaged goods in inventory were valued at $220,000. The business operates with a standard gross profit margin of 30%. Based on this information, what is the cost of the inventory destroyed in the fire?

On 1 September 20x6, a business had inventory of $380,000. During the month, sales totalled $650,000 and purchases $480,000. On 30 September 20X6 a fire destroyed some of the inventory. The undamaged goods in inventory were valued at $220,000. The business operates with a standard gross profit margin of 30%. Based on this information, what is the cost of the inventory destroyed in the fire?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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