Question

Coastal Shores Inc. (CSI) was destroyed by Hurricane Fred on August 5, 2021. At January 1, CSI reported an inventory of $170,000. Sales from January 1, 2021, to August 5, 2021, totaled $480,000 and purchases totaled $195,000 during that time. CSI consistently marks up its products 60% over cost to arrive at a selling price. The estimated inventory loss due to Hurricane Fred would be:

Answer 1

$65,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine what The estimated inventory loss due to Hurricane Fred would be

Beginning inventory$170,000

Add Net purchases195,000

Goods available for sale365,000

($170,000+$195,000)

Less: Cost of goods sold (300,000)

($480,000/160%)

Estimated ending inventory$65,000

($365,000-$300,000)

Therefore The estimated inventory loss due to Hurricane Fred would be $65,000