Question

Chess Top uses the perpetual inventory system. On May 1st, the beginning inventory consisted of 480 units that cost $65 each. During the month, the company made two purchases: May 3rd, 720 units at $68 each May 20th, 360 units at $70 each. Chess Top also sold 800 units on May 10th , Using the LIFO method, what is the amount of cost of goods sold for themonth

Answer 1

the amount of the cost of goods sold is $55,120

Step-by-step explanation:

The computation of the cost of goods sold for the month is shown below:

Since 800 units were sold out of which 360 units would sold at $70 and the remaining units i.e. 440 units would be sold at $68

= 360 units × $70 + 440 units × $68

= $25,200 + $29,920

= $55,120

Hence, the amount of the cost of goods sold is $55,120