Oriole Company had January 1 inventory of $291000 when it adopted dollar-value LIFO. During the year, purchases were $1830000 and sales were $2900000. December 31 inventory at year-end prices was $437760, and the price index was 114. What is Oriole Company’s gross profit? $1278000. $2502980. $1176020. $1216760.

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Oriole Company had January 1 inventory of $291000 when it adopted dollar-value LIFO. During the year, purchases were $1830000 and sales were $2900000. December 31 inventory at year-end prices was $437760, and the price index was 114.

What is Oriole Company’s gross profit?

$1278000.
$2502980.
$1176020.
$1216760.
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Gross Profit = Sales - Cost of goods sold

 

Cost of goods sold = Beginning inventory + Purchases - Ending inventory

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