ABC Company uses a periodic inventory system. Relevant inventory information for the year is: January 1 Beginning inventory 20 units @ $170 per unit May 23 Purchase 20 units @ $125 per unit November 5 Purchase 400 units @ $160 per unit November 18 Purchase 100 units @ $175 per unit At year-end, 50 units remain in inventory. What is the cost of the ending inventory on an Average Cost basis? Round average cost per unit to the nearest cent.
Date | Particulars | Units | Cost per unit | Total cost |
January 1 | Beginning inventory | 20 | 170 | 3400 |
May 23 | Purchase | 20 | 125 | 2500 |
November 5 | Purchase | 400 | 160 | 64000 |
November 18 | Purchase | 100 | 175 | 17500 |
Goods available for sale | 540 | 87400 |
Average cost per unit = Cost of goods available for sale / Units available for sale = 87400 / 540 | 161.85 |
Cost of ending inventory = Ending inventory units * Average cost per unit = 50 * 161.85 | 8092.50 |
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