The merchandise inventory was destroyed by fire on December 13. The following data were obtained from the
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The merchandise inventory was destroyed by fire on December 13. The following data were obtained from the accounting records:
Jan. 1 | Merchandise inventory | $350,000 |
Jan. 1-Dec. 31 | Purchases (net) | 2,950,000 |
Sales | 4,440,000 | |
Estimated gross profit rate | 35% |
a. Estimate the cost of the merchandise destroyed.
b. Briefly describe the situations in which the gross profit method is useful.
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Authors: Carl S. Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan E. Duchac
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