Chapter 6, Problem 6.12S

(Learning Objective 5: Estimate ending inventory by the gross profit method) Volcano Technology began the year with inventory of $275,000 and purchased $1,850,000 of goods during the year. Sales for the year are $2,600,000, and Volcano Technology’s gross profit percentage is 40% of sales. Compute Volcano Technology’s estimated cost of ending inventory by using the gross profit method.