Question: Problem 5-1A (Algo) Periodic: Alternative cost flows LO P1 Skip to question [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Warnerwoods Company uses a

Problem 5-1A (Algo) Periodic: Alternative cost flows LO P1

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Warnerwoods Company uses a periodic inventory system. It entered into the following purchases and sales transactions for March.

Date Activities Units Acquired at Cost Units Sold at Retail
March 1 Beginning inventory 135 units @ $70 per unit
March 5 Purchase 435 units @ $75 per unit
March 9 Sales 455 units @ $105 per unit
March 18 Purchase 190 units @ $80 per unit
March 25 Purchase 270 units @ $82 per unit
March 29 Sales 230 units @ $115 per unit
Totals 1,030 units 685 units

For specific identification, the March 9 sale consisted of 80 units from beginning inventory and 375 units from the March 5 purchase; the March 29 sale consisted of 75 units from the March 18 purchase and 155 units from the March 25 purchase.

Compute gross profit earned by the company for each of the four costing methods.

Note: Round your average cost per unit to 2 decimal places and final answers to nearest whole dollar.

FIFO LIFO Weighted Average Specific Identification
Sales
Less: Cost of goods sold
Gross profit $0 $0 $0 $0

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