The Star Company's inventory was partially destroyed on July 4, 2004, when its warehouse caught on fire early in the morning. Inventory that had a cost of $8,500 was saved. The accounting records, which were located in a fireproof vault, contained the following information. Sales (1/1/04 through 7/3/04) $225,000 Purchases (1/1704 through 7/3/04) 180,000 Inventory (1/1/04) 45,000 Gross Profit Ratio 25% of cost Using the gross profit method, what is the estimated cost of the inventory destroyed by the fire? a. $17,500 b. $25,000 c. $30,000 d. $36,500

The Star Company's inventory was partially destroyed on July 4, 2004, when its warehouse caught on fire early in the morning. Inventory that had a cost of $8,500 was saved. The accounting records, which were located in a fireproof vault, contained the following information. Sales (1/1/04 through 7/3/04) $225,000 Purchases (1/1704 through 7/3/04) 180,000 Inventory (1/1/04) 45,000 Gross Profit Ratio 25% of cost Using the gross profit method, what is the estimated cost of the inventory destroyed by the fire? a. $17,500 b. $25,000 c. $30,000 d. $36,500

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Chapter20: Accounting For Inventory

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