Answer: please see answer in explanation column
Step-by-step explanation:Loss in value of inventory cost to market
=$282,019,300 - $261,131,400= $20,887,900
For December 31, 2020, we have
a) Cost of goods sold method
Journal
Debit Credit
Cost of goods sold $20,887,900
Allowance to reduce inventory to market $20,887,900
b)Loss Method
Journal
Debit Credit
Loss due to market decrease of inventory $20,887,900
Allowance to reduce inventory to market $20,887,900