Question: A company values its inventory using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. At 1 May 20X2 the company had 700 engines in inventory, valued


A company values its inventory using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. At 1 May 20X2 the company had 700 engines in inventory, valued at $190 each.

During the year ended 30 April 20X3 the following transactions took place:

20X2 1 July Purchased 500 engines at $220 each 1 November Sold 400 engines for $160,000 20X3 1 February Purchased 300 engines at $230 each 15 April Sold 250 engines for $125,000 What is the value of the company's closing inventory of engines at 30 April 20X3?

A

$188,500 B

$195,500 C

$166,000 D

None of these figures

(2 marks)

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