The company uses the specific identification cost method for inventory valuation. Calculate the cost of goods sold, and the value of ending inventory for January.
The company uses the specific identification cost method for inventory valuation. Calculate the cost of goods sold, and the value of ending inventory for January.
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Transcribed Image Text:AJ, a bookseller, had the following transactions during the month of January 2019 and uses the perpetual inventory system.
Date
Transaction
Purchases
Sales
Balance
Quantity Cost Quantity Cost Quantity Cost
Jan 1
$0
Jan 1 Bought 10 novels at $30 each.
Jan 3 Bought 18 bags at $48 each.
10
$30
10
$30
10
$30
18
$48
18
$48
Jan 9 Sold 6 novels.
$30
4
$30
18
$48
Jan 18 Bought 30 pencil cases at $9 each.
4
$30
18
$48
30
$9
30
$9
Jan 24 Sold 14 bags.
4
$30
14
$48
4
$48
30
$9
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