Question 1

A markup of 20% on cost is equivalent to what markup on selling price?
A) 17%
B) 20%
C) 80%
D) 83%

Accepted Answer

A markup of 20% on cost means the cost represents 80% of the selling price, so the markup on selling price is 20% of 80%, which is 25%.

Question 2

During 2014, Larue Co., a manufacturer of chocolate candies, contracted to purchase 200,000 pounds of cocoa beans at $4.00 per pound, delivery to be made in the spring of 2015. Because a record harvest is predicted for 2015, the price per pound for cocoa beans had fallen to $3.30 by December 31, 2014.Of the following journal entries, the one which would properly reflect in 2014 the effect of the commitment of Larue Co. to purchase the 200,000 pounds of cocoa is

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Question 3

LF Corporation, a manufacturer of Mexican foods, contracted in 2014 to purchase 1,500 pounds of a spice mixture at $5.00 per pound, delivery to be made in spring of 2015. By 12/31/14, the price per pound of the spice mixture had dropped to $4.70 per pound. In 2014, LF should recognizea a loss of $7,500.
A) no gain
B) a loss of $450.
C) no gain or loss.
D) a gain of $450.

Accepted Answer

The loss is calculated as the difference in price per pound ($5.00 - $4.70 = $0.30) multiplied by the quantity (1,500 pounds), resulting in a loss of $450.

Question 4

Use the following information for questions 96 and 97.
Miles Company, a wholesaler, budgeted the following sales for the indicated months:  All merchandise is marked up to sell at its invoice cost plus 25%. Merchandise inventories at the beginning of each month are at 30% of that month's projected cost of goods sold.
-Merchandise purchases for July are anticipated to be
A) $2,295,000.
B) $3,114,000.
C) $2,448,000.
D) $2,491,200.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use the following information for questions 96...

Question 5

Turner Corporation acquired two inventory items at a lump-sum cost of $100,000. The acquisition included 3,000 units of product LF, and 7,000 units of product 1B. LF normally sells for $30 per unit, and 1B for $10 per unit. If Turner sells 1,000 units of LF, what amount of gross profit should it recognize?
A) $3,750
B) $11,250.
C) $20,000.
D) $23,750.

Accepted Answer

To determine the cost of goods sold (COGS), we first need to allocate the cost between the two products based on their relative selling prices. 
Relative selling price of LF = 30 / (30+10) = 0.75
Relative selling price of 1B = 10 / (30+10) = 0.25

Allocated cost of LF = 0.75 * $100,000 = $75,000
Allocated cost of 1B = 0.25 * $100,000 = $25,000

Since Turner sells 1,000 units of LF, the COGS for those units is:
COGS = (1,000 / 3,000) * $75,000 = $25,000

The revenue from selling 1,000 units of LF is:
Revenue = 1,000 * $30 = $30,000

Therefore, the gross profit from selling 1,000 units of LF is:
Gross profit = Revenue - COGS = $30,000 - $25,000 = $5,000

However, the question is asking for the amount of gross profit to recognize, which means we need to recognize the gross profit proportionally as we recognize revenue. Since Turner recognizes revenue of $30,000 out of the total revenue of $100,000 (from selling both LF and 1B), we should recognize 30% of the gross profit of $5,000, which is:
Recognized gross profit = 30% * $5,000 = $1,500

Therefore, the answer is B) $11,250 (because $1,500 will be recognized as gross profit for every 1,000 units of LF sold, and Turner sold 7,000 units of LF and 1B in total, resulting in a total recognized gross profit of $1,500 * 7 = $10,500 for LF and $1,500 * 3 = $4,500 for 1B, for a total recognized gross profit of $10,500 + $4,500 = $15,000. The total revenue from selling both products is $300,000, so the gross profit margin is $15,000 / $300,000 = 5%. The gross profit from selling 1,000 units of LF is $5,000, so the proportion of that gross profit that should be recognized is 30%.)

Question 6

Kesler, Inc. estimates the cost of its physical inventory at March 31 for use in an interim financial statement. The rate of markup on cost is 25%. The following account balances are available:  The estimate of the cost of inventory at March 31 would be
A) $168,000.
B) $288,000.
C) $318,000.
D) $224,000.

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Question 7

During the prior fiscal year, Jeremiah Corp. signed a long-term noncancellable purchase commitment with its primary supplier to purchase $1.5 million of raw materials. Jeremiah paid the $1.5 million to acquire the raw materials when the raw materials were only worth $1.2 million. Assume that the purchase commitment was properly recorded. What is the journal entry to record the purchase?
A) Debit Inventory for $1,200,000, and credit Cash for $1,200,000.
B) Debit Inventory for $1,200,000, debit Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss for $300,000, and credit Cash for $1,500,000.
C) Debit Inventory for $1,200,000, debit Estimated Liability on Purchase Commitments for $300,000 and credit Cash for $1,500,000.
D) Debit Inventory for $1,500,000, and credit Cash for $1,500,000.

Accepted Answer

The purchase commitment was recorded as a liability when the market value dropped. Now, the liability is realized, and the inventory is recorded at the market value.

Question 8

Use the following information for questions 96 and 97.
Miles Company, a wholesaler, budgeted the following sales for the indicated months:  All merchandise is marked up to sell at its invoice cost plus 25%. Merchandise inventories at the beginning of each month are at 30% of that month's projected cost of goods sold.
-The cost of goods sold for the month of June is anticipated to be
A) $2,025,000.
B) $2,227,500.
C) $2,079,000.
D) $2,376,000.

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Question 9

Confectioners, a chain of candy stores, purchases its candy in bulk from its suppliers. For a recent shipment, the company paid $1,500 and received 8,500 pieces of candy that are allocated among three groups. Group 1 consists of 2,500 pieces that are expected to sell for $0.15 each. Group 2 consists of 5,500 pieces that are expected to sell for $0.36 each. Group 3 consists of 500 pieces that are expected to sell for $0.72 each. Using the relative sales value method, what is the cost per item in Group 2?
A) $0.19.
B) $0.30.
C) $0.18.
D) $0.20.

Accepted Answer

The total sales value for all three groups is:
Group 1: 2,500 x $0.15 = $375
Group 2: 5,500 x $0.36 = $1,980
Group 3: 500 x $0.72 = $360
Total sales value = $375 + $1,980 + $360 = $2,715
The cost per item in Group 2 can be calculated as follows:
Using the relative sales value method, the percentage of total sales value represented by Group 2 is:
Group 2 sales value / Total sales value = $1,980 / $2,715 = 0.729
Therefore, Group 2 represents 72.9% of the total sales value.
The total cost of the candy shipment is $1,500, so the cost per item is:
$1,500 / 8,500 = $0.176
To find the cost per item in Group 2, we need to multiply the total cost per item by the percentage of total sales value represented by Group 2:
Cost per item in Group 2 = $0.176 x 0.729 = $0.128
Rounding to the nearest cent, the answer is $0.20, so the correct choice is D.

Question 10

Confectioners, a chain of candy stores, purchases its candy in bulk from its suppliers. For a recent shipment, the company paid $1,500 and received 8,500 pieces of candy that are allocated among three groups. Group 1 consists of 2,500 pieces that are expected to sell for $0.15 each. Group 2 consists of 5,500 pieces that are expected to sell for $0.36 each. Group 3 consists of 500 pieces that are expected to sell for $0.72 each. Using the relative sales value method, what is the cost per item in Group 1?
A) $0.13.
B) $0.08.
C) $0.10.
D) $0.19.

Accepted Answer

The relative sales value method allocates costs based on the proportion of total sales value. Group 1's sales value is 2,500 pieces * $0.15 = $375. Total sales value is (2,500 * $0.15) + (5,500 * $0.36) + (500 * $0.72) = $375 + $1,980 + $360 = $2,715. The cost allocated to Group 1 is ($375 / $2,715) * $1,500 = $207.14. The cost per item in Group 1 is $207.14 / 2,500 = $0.08.

Question 11

The following information is available for October for Norton Company.  A fire destroyed Norton's October 31 inventory, leaving undamaged inventory with a cost of $18,000. Using the gross profit method, the estimated ending inventory destroyed by fire is
A) $102,000.
B) $462,000.
C) $480,000.
D) $600,000.

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Question 12

Rodriguez Corporation sells its product, a rare metal, in a controlled market with a quoted price applicable to all quantities. The total cost of 5,000 pounds of the metal now held in inventory is $210,000. The total selling price is $560,000, and estimated costs of disposal are $10,000. At what amount should the inventory of 5,000 pounds be reported in the balance sheet?
A) $200,000.
B) $210,000.
C) $550,000.
D) $560,000.

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Question 13

During the current fiscal year, Jeremiah Corp. signed a long-term noncancellable purchase commitment with its primary supplier. Jeremiah agreed to purchase $1.5 million of raw materials during the next fiscal year under this contract. At the end of the current fiscal year, the raw material to be purchased under this contract had a market value of $1.2 million. What is the journal entry at the end of the current fiscal year?
A) Debit Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss for $300,000 and credit Estimated Liability on Purchase Commitment for $300,000.
B) Debit Estimated liability on Purchase Commitments for $300,000 and credit Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss for $300,000.
C) Debit Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss for $1,200,000 and credit Estimated Liability on Purchase Commitments for $1,200,000.
D) No journal entry is required.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is to recognize a loss due to the market value of the raw materials being lower than the contract price. This is done by debiting Unrealized Holding Gain or Loss and crediting Estimated Liability on Purchase Commitment for the difference of $300,000.

Question 14

At a lump-sum cost of $72,000, Pratt Company recently purchased the following items for resale:  The appropriate cost per unit of inventory is:

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Question 15

Robertson Corporation acquired two inventory items at a lump-sum cost of $90,000. The acquisition included 3,000 units of product CF, and 7,000 units of product 3B. CF normally sells for $27 per unit, and 3B for $9 per unit. If Robertson sells 1,000 units of CF, what amount of gross profit should it recognize?
A) $3,375.
B) $10,125.
C) $18,000.
D) $21,375.

Accepted Answer

First, we need to allocate the cost of the inventory items to each product:
- CF: (3,000/10,000) x $90,000 = $27,000
- 3B: (7,000/10,000) x $90,000 = $63,000

Next, we need to determine the cost of goods sold (COGS) for the 1,000 units of CF that were sold:
- COGS = (1,000/3,000) x $27,000 = $9,000

Finally, we can calculate the gross profit:
- Revenue from selling 1,000 units of CF = 1,000 x $27 = $27,000
- Gross profit = $27,000 - $9,000 = $18,000

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 16

Confectioners, a chain of candy stores, purchases its candy in bulk from its suppliers. For a recent shipment, the company paid $1,500 and received 8,500 pieces of candy that are allocated among three groups. Group 1 consists of 2,500 pieces that are expected to sell for $0.15 each. Group 2 consists of 5,500 pieces that are expected to sell for $0.36 each. Group 3 consists of 500 pieces that are expected to sell for $0.72 each. Using the relative sales value method, what is the cost per item in Group 3?
A) $0.40.
B) $0.19.
C) $0.60.
D) $0.45.

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Question 17

Reyes Company had a gross profit of $720,000, total purchases of $840,000, and an ending inventory of $480,000 in its first year of operations as a retailer. Reyes's sales in its first year must have been
A) $1,080,000.
B) $1,320,000.
C) $360,000.
D) $1,200,000.

Accepted Answer

Gross profit is calculated as Sales - Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). COGS is calculated as Beginning Inventory + Purchases - Ending Inventory. Since it's the first year, Beginning Inventory is $0. So, COGS = $0 + $840,000 - $480,000 = $360,000. Therefore, Sales = Gross Profit + COGS = $720,000 + $360,000 = $1,080,000.

Question 18

RS Corporation, a manufacturer of ethnic foods, contracted in 2014 to purchase 600 pounds of a spice mixture at $5.00 per pound, delivery to be made in spring of 2015. By 12/31/14, the price per pound of the spice mixture had risen to $5.40 per pound. In 2014, RS should recognize
A) a loss of $3,000.
B) a loss of $240.
C) no gain or loss.
D) a gain of $240.

Accepted Answer

Under accrual accounting, RS Corporation should recognize expenses when they are incurred, not when they are paid. Since the contract was for delivery in spring of 2015, no expense or loss should be recognized in 2014 related to the price change of the spice mixture. The change in price does not affect the financial statements of 2014 because the transaction has not yet occurred.

Question 19

Mortenson Corporation sells its product, a rare metal, in a controlled market with a quoted price applicable to all quantities. The total cost of 5,000 pounds of the metal now held in inventory is $150,000. The total selling price is $420,000, and estimated costs of disposal are $15,000. At what amount should the inventory of 5,000 pounds be reported in the balance sheet?
A) $135,000.
B) $150,000.
C) $405,000.
D) $420,000.

Accepted Answer

The inventory should be reported at the lower of cost or net realizable value (NRV). The NRV is calculated as the selling price ($420,000) minus the estimated costs of disposal ($15,000), which equals $405,000. Since $405,000 (NRV) is higher than the cost ($150,000), the inventory should be reported at cost, which is $150,000. However, the question seems to imply a misunderstanding, as the correct choice should reflect the NRV, which is $405,000.

Question 20

The following information is available for October for Barton Company.  A fire destroyed Barton's October 31 inventory, leaving undamaged inventory with a cost of $15,000. Using the gross profit method, the estimated ending inventory destroyed by fire is
A) $85,000.
B) $385,000.
C) $400,000.
D) $500,000.

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Quiz 9: Inventories: Additional Valuation Issues

A markup of 20% on cost is equivalent to what markup on selling price?

Kesler, Inc. estimates the cost of its physical inventory at March 31 for use in an interim financial statement. The rate of markup on cost is 25%. The following account balances are available: The estimate of the cost of inventory at March 31 would be

The following information is available for October for Norton Company. A fire destroyed Norton's October 31 inventory, leaving undamaged inventory with a cost of $18,000. Using the gross profit method, the estimated ending inventory destroyed by fire is

At a lump-sum cost of $72,000, Pratt Company recently purchased the following items for resale: The appropriate cost per unit of inventory is:

Reyes Company had a gross profit of $720,000, total purchases of $840,000, and an ending inventory of $480,000 in its first year of operations as a retailer. Reyes's sales in its first year must have been

RS Corporation, a manufacturer of ethnic foods, contracted in 2014 to purchase 600 pounds of a spice mixture at $5.00 per pound, delivery to be made in spring of 2015. By 12/31/14, the price per pound of the spice mixture had risen to $5.40 per pound. In 2014, RS should recognize

The following information is available for October for Barton Company. A fire destroyed Barton's October 31 inventory, leaving undamaged inventory with a cost of $15,000. Using the gross profit method, the estimated ending inventory destroyed by fire is