A company: purchased 100 units for $20 each on January 31, purchased 100 units for $30 on February 28, and sold 150 units for $45 each from March 1 through December 31. If the company uses the First-in, First-out inventory costing method, what is the amount of inventory on the December 31 balance sheet

Ending inventory as at 31 December = $1500

Explanation:

First-In-First-Out is a method of inventory valuation whereby the stock that comes in first, is used first. This is common for inventory consisting of perishables, such as vegetables where if not used/sold soon, it would be wasted.

Jan 31: Purchases = $20 x 100 units = $2000

Remaining inventory:

$20 x 100 units = $2000

Feb 28: Purchases = $30 x 100 units = $3000

Remaining inventory:

$20 x 100 units = $2000

$30 x 100 units = $3000

Sales = 150 units x $45:

$20 x 100 units = $2000

$30 x 50 units = $1500

Remaining inventory

200 - 150 = 50 units x $30 = $1500

Thus,

Cost of Goods Sold = $3500 ($2000 + $1500)

Ending inventory as at 31 December = $1500