
Contemporary Mathematics for Business & Consumers
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Author: Robert Brechner, Geroge Bergeman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 16.II, Problem 5TIE
Using the retail method, estimate the value of the ending inventory at cost on August 31 from the following information for Ripe ’N Ready Fruit Wholesalers. Inc.
Ripe ’N Ready Fruit Wholesalers, Inc.Financial Highlights August 1-August 31 | ||
Cost | Retail | |
Beginning Inventory | $600,000 | $800,000 |
Net Purchases (August) | 285,000 | 380,000 |
Net Sales (August) $744,000 |
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