Catlet Co. uses a periodic inventory system. Its records show the following for

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Catlet Co. uses a periodic inventory system. Its records show the following for the month of May in which 65 units were sold.

35

537.25

90

$1,236.50

Compute the ending inventory at May 31 and cost of goods sold using the FIFO and LIFO methods. (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 10.50.)

Date Explanation Units Unit Cost Total Cost May 1 Inventory 30   $11.35 $340.50 May 15 Purchases 25    14.35   358.75 May 24 Purchases

35

   15.35

537.25

     Totals

90

$1,236.50

Catlet Co. uses a periodic inventory system. Its records show the following for the month of May in which 65 units were sold. Compute the ending inventory at May 31 and cost of goods sold using the FIFO and LIFO methods. (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 10.50.)

Explanation / Answer

Cost of Goods Available for Sale = $1,236.50
FIFO
Ending Inventory
25 Units
25 x 15.35 = $383.75
Cost of Goods Sold
1,236.50 - 383.75 = $852.75

LIFO
Ending Inventory
25 Units
25 x 11.35 = $283.75
Cost of Goods Sold
1,236.50 - 283.75 = $952.75

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