The following data are taken from the records of the Harper Promotions Ltd.:
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Opening inventory |
Transportation-in |
$ 500 |
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At retail |
$ 7,000 |
Purchase returns |
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At cost |
5,000 |
At retail |
2,000 |
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Purchases |
At cost |
1,500 |
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At retail |
25,000 |
Sales |
22,000 |
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At cost |
16,000 |
Sales Returns |
1,000 |
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Required: |
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1. |
a. |
Calculate ending inventory at retail. |
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b. |
Calculate the cost of goods available at cost divided by cost of goods available at retail. |
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c. |
Calculate the ending inventory at cost. |
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2. |
Calculate the ending inventory at cost using the gross profit method. Assume a gross profit rate of 35 per cent. |
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3. |
Explain why the ending inventory is different under the two methods. |
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