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Horse Creek Company had beginning inventory of $34,000, purchases of $210,000, p

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Question

Horse Creek Company had beginning inventory of $34,000, purchases of $210,000, purchase returns of $13,000, and ending inventory of $40,000. What was the cost of goods sold?

A.            $198,000

B.            $191,000

C.            $157,000

D.            $204,000


57.          Ace Electronics accepted a promissory note from Fenstermaker, who promised to pay Ace $2,000 plus 6% interest at the end of six months. What is the amount of interest that will be paid at the end of six-month period?

A.            $2,060

B.            $240

C.            $60

D.            $120


The Ribbon Company began the operation on May 1. The following transaction took place in May:

Purchased $400,000 of merchandise on account.

Purchase an additional $200,000 of merchandise for cash.

Paid $3,000 cash for freight to deliver the merchandise purchased.

Paid $25,000 for the store managers

Explanation / Answer

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The correct answer is Option B. $ 191,000.

The workings are as under -

Cost of Goods Sold

= Opening Inventory + (Purchases