Answer:
a. $738,000
Step-by-step explanation:
Calculation for the cost of goods sold
Beginning Finished goods inventory $57,000
Add: Cost of goods manufactured $714,000
Goods available for sale $771,000
($714,000+$57,000)
Less Ending Finished goods inventory $33,000
Cost of goods sold $738,000
($771,000-$33,000)
Therefore the cost of goods sold will be $738,000