The Reuschel Company began 2021 with inventory of 11,000 units at a cost of $6 per unit. During 2021, 51,000 units were purchased for $7.60 each. Sales for the year totaled 55,500 units leaving 6,500 units on hand at the end of 2021. Reuschel uses a periodic inventory system and the LIFO inventory cost method.   Required: 1. Calculate cost of goods sold for 2021. 2. Calculate the effect of the use of LIFO on Income

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The Reuschel Company began 2021 with inventory of 11,000 units at a cost of $6 per unit. During 2021, 51,000 units were purchased for $7.60 each. Sales for the year totaled 55,500 units leaving 6,500 units on hand at the end of 2021. Reuschel uses a periodic inventory system and the LIFO inventory cost method.
 
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1. Calculate cost of goods sold for 2021.
2. Calculate the effect of the use of LIFO on Income.

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