Problem
The Rebecca Company provided the following data for its December 31, 2016, inventory maintained on the retail basis.
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At Cost
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At Retail
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Beginning inventory
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$165,000
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$225,000
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Purchases
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275,000
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446,000
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Markups (net)
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45,750
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Markdowns (net)
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(32,000)
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Sales
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575,000
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What is the estimated inventory at December 31, 2016, valued at lower of average cost or market?