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Zidek Corp. requires an estimate of the cost of goods lost by fire on March 9. M

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Question

Zidek Corp. requires an estimate of the cost of goods lost by fire on March 9. Merchandise on hand on January 1 was $38,000. Purchases since January 1 were $92,000; freight-in, $3,400; purchase returns and allowances, $2,400. Sales are made at 33?% above cost and totaled $120,000 to March 9. Goods costing $10,900 were left undamaged by the fire; remaining goods were destroyed.

(b) Compute the cost of goods destroyed, assuming that the gross profit is 33?% of sales. (Do not round cost of goods sold percentage.)

Explanation / Answer

(b) Compute the cost of goods destroyed, assuming that the gross profit is 33?% of sales. (Do not round cost of goods sold percentage.)

I assume gross profit 33-1/3% in place of ? mark.

Begining Inventory on January 1                $38,000
Add : Purchases since Jan. 1                     $92,000
Add : Freight-In                                        $ 3,400
Less : Returns & Allwances                      -$ 2,400
Goods available for sale                         $131,000
Less : Cost of goods sold
          ($120,000 x 2/3)                         - $80,000
Less : Undamaged Inventory                  - $10,900
Goods destroyed by fire                       $40,100
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