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25 September, 16:03

The following lots of a Commodity P were available for sale during the year. Beginning inventory 5 units at $61 First purchase 15 units at $63 Second purchase 10 units at $74 Third purchase 10 units at $77 The firm uses the periodic system, and there are 20 units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year. What is the year-end inventory balance using the average cost method? A. $1,380.

B. $1,375.

C. $1,510.

D. $1,250.

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  1. 25 September, 19:13
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    The answer is $1,380

    Explanation:

    Beginning. 5 units at $61 -

    5 x 61 = $305

    First purchase 15 units at $63 -

    15 x 63 = $945

    Second purchase 10 units at $74 - 10 x 74 = $740

    Third purchase 10 units at $77 -

    10 x 77 = $770

    Total cost of inventory is

    $305 + $945 + $740 + $770

    =$2,760

    Total cost of units:

    5 + 15 + 10 + 10

    =40 units

    its average is

    $2,760:40units

    =$69

    Therefore, year-end inventory balance using the average cost method is:

    $69 x 20

    $1,380
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