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The Divine Merchandising Corporation began March operations with merchandise inv

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Question

The Divine Merchandising Corporation began March operations with merchandise inventory of 6 units, each of which cost $27. During March, Divine Merchandising made the following purchases: (1) March 4, 12 units @ $28 per unit, (2) March 15, 18 units @ $30 per unit, (3) March 26, 14 units @ $32 per unit. During March the Divine Merchandising Company sold the following units at a sales price of $48 per unit: March 6, 11 units, March 20, 17 units, and March 28, 12 units. Operating expenses in March were $640. The Company estimates its income taxes expense will be approximately 35% of income before taxes.

Using the FIFO inventory method, determine the income taxes expense for March. Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar.

$40

$74

$754

$1,920

$114

a.

$40

b.

$74

c.

$754

d.

$1,920

e.

$114

Explanation / Answer

Answer is option a. $40.

as per FIFO method cost of units sold is :

on 6.3.15

6 unit @ 27 + 5 unit @ 28 = 32

on 20.3.15

7 unit @ 28 + 10 unit @ 30 = 496

on 28.3.15

8 unit @ 30 + 4 unit @ 32 = 368

other exenses 640

Total cost of good sold (640+368+496+302) = $1806

Total sale (40*48) 1920

net income (1920-1806) $114

tax @ 35% $39.9 or $ 40

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