Wakefield Company uses a perpetual inventory system. In August, it sold 2,000 units from its LIFO-base inventory, which had originally cost $35 per unit. The replacement cost is expected to be $45 per unit. The company is planning to reduce its inventory and expects to replace only 1,500 of these units by December 31, the end of its fiscal year. The company replaced 1,500 units in November at an actual cost of $50 per unit.
Based on the preceding information, in the entry to record the replacement of the 1,500 units in November, Cost of Goods Sold will be debited for:
A) $52,500.
B) $22,500.
C) $15,000.
D) $7,500.

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The Answer of Wakefield Company uses a perpetual inventory system. In August, it sold 2,000 units from its LIFO-base inventory, which had originally cost $35 per unit. The replacement cost is expected to be $45 per unit. The company is planning to reduce its inventory and expects to replace only 1,500 of these units by December 31, the end of its fiscal year. The company replaced 1,500 units in November at an actual cost of $50 per unit.
Based on the preceding information, in the entry to record the replacement of the 1,500 units in November, Cost of Goods Sold will be debited for:
A) $52,500.
B) $22,500.
C) $15,000.
D) $7,500.

Wakefield Company Uses a Perpetual Inventory System