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Using the following data for a recent period, calculate the beginning finished g

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Question

Using the following data for a recent period, calculate the beginning finished goods inventory: Sales.......................................................... $40,000

Beginning finished goods inventory......... ?

Cost of goods manufactured..................... $16,000

Ending finished goods inventory.............. $5,000 Cost of goods sold.................................... ? Gross margin............................................. $17,000

Administrative and selling expenses......... ?

Net operating income................................ $10,000 T

he beginning finished goods inventory was: a. $24,000 b. $23,000 c. $7,000 d. $12,000

Explanation / Answer

d. $12,000

Cost of goods sold = Sales ? Gross margin

Cost of goods sold = $40,000 ? $17,000

Cost of goods sold = $23,000

Beginning finished goods inventory = Cost of goods sold - Cost of goods manufactured + Ending finished goods inventory = $23,000 - $16,000 + $5,000 = $12,000