Sarasota Corp. uses a periodic inventory system. Its records show the following for the month of May, in which 71 units were sold. What is the ending inventory at May 31 for FIFO and LIFO

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Sarasota Corp. uses a periodic inventory system. Its records show the following for the month of May, in which 71 units were sold.

What is the ending inventory at May 31 for FIFO and LIFO

Date
Explanation Units
Unit Cost
Total Cost
May 1 Inventory
34
$9
$306
15
Purchase
27
10
270
24
Purchase
39
11
429
Total
100
$1,005
Transcribed Image Text:Date Explanation Units Unit Cost Total Cost May 1 Inventory 34 $9 $306 15 Purchase 27 10 270 24 Purchase 39 11 429 Total 100 $1,005
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Step 1 Ending Inventory under FIFO Method

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Ending Inventory under FIFO Method is 29 units @ $11 equal to $ 319

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