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Assume that three identical units of merchandise were purchased during October, as follows:
Units Cost
Oct. 5 Purchase 1 $5
12 Purchase 1 13
28 Purchase 1 15
Total 3 $33
Assume one unit is sold on October 31 for $28. Determine cost of merchandise sold, gross profit, and ending inventory under the average cost method.


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Answer:

Cost of Merchandise sold: $11

Gross Profit: $17

Ending inventory: $22

Explanation:

STATEMENT SHOWING INVENTORY RECORD UNDER WEIGHTED AVERAGE METHOD          

RECIEPTS   COST OF GOODS SOLD   BALANCE  

DATE UNITS RATE AMOUNT $ UNITS RATE AMOUNT $ UNITS RATE AMOUNT $

balance            

05-Oct 1 5 5      

12-Oct 1 13 13      

28-Oct 1 15 15      

TOTAL 3 11 33 1 11 11 2 11 22

         

Gross Profit:          

Sales revenue   28      

Less: Cost of good sold   11      

Gross Profit:   17