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Comparing inventory methods
Zippy, a regional convenience store chain, maintains milk inventory by the gallon. The first month’s milk purchases and sales at its Columbus, Ohio, location follow:
Nov. 2 | Purchased 11 gallons@ $2.00 each |
6 | Purchased 2 gallons@ $2.65 each |
8 | Sold 3 gallons of milk to a customer |
13 | Purchased 2 gallons@ $2.70 each |
14 | Sold 3 gallons of milk to a customer |
Requirements
1. Determine the amount that would be reported in ending merchandise inventory on November 15 using the FIFO inventory costing method.
2. Determine the amount that would be reported in ending merchandise inventory on November 15 using the LIFO inventory costing method.
3. Determine the amount that would be reported in ending merchandise inventory on November 15 using the weighted-average inventory costing method. Round all amounts to the nearest cent.

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