The Divine Merchandising Corporation began March operations with merchandise inv

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The Divine Merchandising Corporation began March operations with merchandise inventory of 6 units, each of which cost $27. During March, Divine Merchandising made the following purchases: (1) March 4, 12 units @ $28 per unit, (2) March 15, 18 units @ $30 per unit, (3) March 26, 14 units @ $32 per unit. During March the Divine Merchandising Company sold the following units at a sales price of $48 per unit: March 6, 11 units, March 20, 17 units, and March 28, 12 units. Operating expenses in March were $640. The Company estimates its income taxes expense will be approximately 35% of income before taxes.

Using the LIFO perpetual inventory method, determine the dollar amount of purchases made in March.

$1,486

$2,112

$2,400

$162

$1,324

$1,486

$2,112

$2,400

$162

$1,324

Explanation / Answer

Purchases Date Units Cost Total Opening balance 6 27 162 4-Mar 12 28 336 15-Mar 18 30 540 26-Mar 14 32 448 Total 50 117 1486 Less: Opening balance 162 Purcahses Ans e       $ 1324

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