The Corton Company uses a periodic inventory system. For the month of October, the beginning inventory consisted of 4,800 units that cost $12 each. Two purchases were made in October, one for 2,000 units at $13 each, and one for 8,000 units at $13.50 each. Additionally, Corton sold 8,600 units during the month. If the FIFO method is used, the ending inventory is a.) $74,400. b.) $75,800. c.) $80,292. d.) $83,700.
The Corton Company uses a periodic inventory system. For the month of October, the beginning inventory consisted of 4,800 units that cost $12 each. Two purchases were made in October, one for 2,000 units at $13 each, and one for 8,000 units at $13.50 each. Additionally, Corton sold 8,600 units during the month. If the FIFO method is used, the ending inventory is a.) $74,400. b.) $75,800. c.) $80,292. d.) $83,700.
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The Corton Company uses a periodic inventory system. For the month of October, the beginning inventory consisted of 4,800 units that cost $12 each. Two purchases were made in October, one for 2,000 units at $13 each, and one for 8,000 units at $13.50 each. Additionally, Corton sold 8,600 units during the month. If the FIFO method is used, the ending inventory is
a.) $74,400.
b.) $75,800.
c.) $80,292.
d.) $83,700.
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