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Inventory using weighted average, FIFO and LIFO

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The Dance Company sells ballet shoes. It began in 20X6 with a beginning inventory of 1,000 shoes at a cost of $10 each and made the following purchases during the year:

February 7 Purchased 3,500 shoes @ $11.50 each
May 19 Purchased 4,700 shoes @ $12.00 each
September 3 Purchased 2,300 shoes @ $13.00 each
The ending inventory consisted of 750 shoes, 500 of which were purchased on
May 19, and 250 of which were purchased on Sept. 3.

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Assuming DC uses the periodic inventory system, calculate the ending inventory and cost of goods sold under each of the following inventory costing methods:

A. Weighted-Average (round to two decimal places)
B. FIFO
C. LIFO

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The solution calculates inventory using weighted average. FIFO and LIFO are examined.

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Period Units Cost per unit Total cost
Beginning 1,000 $10 $10,000
7-Feb 3,500 $12 $40,250
19-May 4,700 $12 $56,400 ...

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