Problem:
Using the following information calculate the ending inventory balance and the cost of goods sold expense that would be reported at the end of January if the FIFO inventory valuation method is used. Assume the periodic method. Round to two decimals. Select the closest solution.
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Units
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Purchase Price Per Unit
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Jan 1
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Beginning inventory
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8
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$5
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Jan 3
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Purchase #1
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20
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$6
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Jan15
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Purchase #2
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14
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$7
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Jan 20
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Sales
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40
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Jan 30
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Purchase #3
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15
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$8
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Additional Information:
This question is basically belongs to the Finance as well as it discusses about calculating inventory balance and cost of goods sold and total sales for the month.