The following information was taken from Shirley Inc.:                         Sales                           $275,000                         BOY Inventory           $30,000                         EOY Inventory           $18,000 Shirley Inc.’s gross margin is 20%. What amount represents Shirley’s

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The following information was taken from Shirley Inc.:

                        Sales                           $275,000

                        BOY Inventory           $30,000

                        EOY Inventory           $18,000

Shirley Inc.’s gross margin is 20%. What amount represents Shirley’s purchases?

  1. $202,000
  2. $208,000
  3. $220,000
  4. $232,000

 

_____ 4. Mushroom Inc. had an explosion in its plan that destroyed most of its inventory. Its records show that beginning inventory was $40,000. Mushroom made purchases of $480,000 and sales of $620,000 during the year. Its normal gross profit percentage is 25%. It can sell some of its damaged inventory for $5,000. The insurance company will reimburse Mushroom for 70% of its loss. What amount should Mushroom reports as loss from the explosion on its financials?

  1. $50,000
  2. $35,000
  3. $18,000
  4. $15,000
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