Alta Ski Company's inventory records contained the following information regarding its latest ski model. The company uses a periodic inventory system. Beginning inventory, January 1, 600 2024 Purchases: January 15 January 21 units @ $70 each units @ $85 1,300 each units @ $90 1,100 each Sales: January 5 January 22 550 units $110 each units @ $120 950 each January 29 units @ $125 400 each Ending inventory, January 31, 2024 1,100 units Required: 1a. Which method, FIFO or LIFO, will result in the highest cost of goods sold figure for January 2024?

Alta Ski Company's inventory records contained the following information regarding its latest ski model. The company uses a periodic inventory system. Beginning inventory, January 1, 600 2024 Purchases: January 15 January 21 units @ $70 each units @ $85 1,300 each units @ $90 1,100 each Sales: January 5 January 22 550 units $110 each units @ $120 950 each January 29 units @ $125 400 each Ending inventory, January 31, 2024 1,100 units Required: 1a. Which method, FIFO or LIFO, will result in the highest cost of goods sold figure for January 2024?

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