In: Accounting
Question 2 Part A and B
A. Data related to the inventories of Alpine Ski Equipment and
Supplies is presented below:
Skis | Boots | Apparel | Supplies | ||||||||||||
Selling price | $ | 175,000 | $ | 146,000 | $ | 104,000 | $ | 76,000 | |||||||
Cost | 140,000 | 149,000 | 72,800 | 53,200 | |||||||||||
Replacement cost | 118,000 | 127,000 | 92,800 | 49,200 | |||||||||||
Sales commission | 10 | % | 10 | % | 10 | % | 10 | % | |||||||
In applying the lower of cost or net realizable value rule, the
inventory of boots would be valued at:
Multiple Choice
$94,900.
$131,400.
$149,000.
$127,000.
B. On July 8, a fire destroyed the entire merchandise inventory
on hand of Larrenaga Wholesale Corporation. The following
information is available:
Sales, January 1 through July 8 | $ | 686,000 | |
Inventory, January 1 | 145,000 | ||
Purchases, January 1 through July 8 | 655,000 | ||
Gross profit ratio | 24 | % | |
What is the estimated inventory on July 8 immediately prior to the
fire?
Multiple Choice
$157,200.
$280,640.
$278,640.
$521,360.
Question:1
The Answer is $131,400.
Explanation:
Cost | NRV = Selling Price-Sales Commission | Lower od Cost or NRV | |
Boots | $ 149,000 | $ 131,400 | $ 131,400 |
Question:2
The Answer is $ 278,640.
Explanation:
Ending Inventory = Beginning Inventory + Purchases - Cost of Merchandise sold
Ending Inventory = 145000 + 655000 - 686000 [100-24]% = 278,640.