Zimmerman Inc. Uses A Periodic Inventory System. Details For The Inventory Account For The Month Of October Are Shown Below:
1. Calculation Of Ending Inventory Here we are required to calculate ending inventory by using FIFO cost method. As we know 80 units on out of 300 units, so we now multiply these units X $5.00 per units as we start to sell 220 units from first 50 units to the next until all the 220 units are sold out in the market. So, ending inventory under FIFO can be calculated as shown below: Ending Inventory = 80 units X $5.00 = $400 Here Cost of Goods Sold = (50 units X $4.00) + (100 units X $4.50) + (70 units X $5.00) = $200 + $450 + $350 = $1,000 We can say that under FIFO, 50 units from beginning inventory, 100 units from October 10 purchases and remaining 70 units from October 20 purchases are utilized. So, the correct option of this multiple choice question (mcq) is (a). All other options (b, c and d) are incorrect choices here. 2. Calculation Of Cost Of Goods Sold Now, we are required to calculate cost of goods sold under LIFO (Last-In, First-Out) costing method. As 80 units on hand at...