Chapter 6, Problem 21Q

To determine

Inventory turnover ratio: This is a financial measure that is used to evaluate as to how many times a company sells or uses its inventory during an accounting period. It is calculated by using the following formula:

$\text{Inventory turnover = }\frac{\text{Cost of goods sold}}{\text{Average inventory}}$

To Explain: The circumstances under which inventory turnover will be too high, and its consequences.