Determine the cost assigned to ending inventory and to cost


Question - Laker Company reported the following January purchases and sales data for its only product.

Date

Activities

Units Acquired at Cost

Unit Sold at Retail

Jan 1

Beginning inventory

140 units @ $6.00 = $840

 

Jan 10

Sales

 

100 units @ $15

Jan 20

Purchase

60 units @ $5.00 = 300

 

Jan 25

Sales

 

80 units @ $15

Jan 30

Purchase

180 units @ $4.50 = 810

 

 

Totals

380 units     $1,950

180 units

Required: The Company uses a periodic inventory system. For specific identification, ending inventory consists of 200 units, where 180 are from the January 30 purchase. 5 are from the January 20 purchase, and 15 are from beginning inventory. Determine the cost assigned to ending inventory and to cost of goods sold using (a) specific identification, (b) weighted average, (c) FIFO, and (d) LIFO.

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