Question

A company using the periodic inventory system has inventory costing $152 on hand at the beginning of a period. During the period, merchandise costing $492 is purchased. At year-end, inventory costing $356 is on hand. The cost of goods sold for the year is:____________.A. $288B. $152C.$492D.$356

Answer 1

A. $288

Step-by-step explanation:

We solve using the inventory identity

`$$Beginning Inventory + Purchase = Ending Inventory + COGS`

We replace for the know values and solve for COGS like in a sovle for X question

152 + 492 = 356 + COGS

644 = COGS + 356

COGS = 644 - 356 = 288

Answer 2

A. $288

Step-by-step explanation:

The cost incurred to produce or purchase the product which is being sold is called cost of goods sold.

Cost of Goods Sold = Beginning Inventory + Purchases in the period - Ending Inventory

Cost of Goods Sold = $152 + $492 - $356

Cost of Goods Sold = $288