S.Claus Company makes toys and gifts. At the beginning of July, it owned 200 gallons of red paint, which were recorded on the balance sheet at $4.00 per gallon. The following events occurred in the next quarter. 1. Purchased 300 gallons on July 1 at $4.05 each. 2. Purchased 700 gallons on August 1 at $4.10 each. 3. Purchased 300 gallons during September at $4.25 each. 4. Used 1,100 gallons during July through September. Required Calculate the inventory balance at the end of September and the cost of goods sold during these three months, using FIFO,LIFO accounting.

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S.Claus Company makes toys and gifts.

At the beginning of July, it owned 200 gallons of red paint, which were recorded on the balance sheet at $4.00 per gallon.

The following events occurred in the next quarter.

1. Purchased 300 gallons on July 1 at $4.05 each.

2. Purchased 700 gallons on August 1 at $4.10 each.

3. Purchased 300 gallons during September at $4.25 each.

4. Used 1,100 gallons during July through September.

Required Calculate the inventory balance at the end of September and the cost of goods sold during these three months, using FIFO,LIFO accounting. 

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