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29 October, 16:49

Howard's Supply Co. suffered a fire loss on April 20, 2021. The company's last physical inventory was taken January 30, 2021, at which time the inventory totaled $231,000. Sales from January 30 to April 20 were $611,000 and purchases during that time were $461,000. Howard's consistently reports a 25% gross profit. The estimated inventory loss is: Multiple Choice $484,750. $221,750. $233,750. None of these answer choices are correct.

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  1. 29 October, 18:11
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    Estimated inventory loss = $233,750

    Explanation:

    As per the data given in the question,

    Inventory = $231,000

    Purchases = $461,000

    Cost of goods for sale (A) is

    = $231,000 + $461,000

    = $692,000

    Sales = $611,000

    Gross Profit = $611,000 * 25% = $152,750

    Cost of goods Sold (B) is

    = ($611,000 - $152,750)

    = $458,250

    So, Estimated inventory loss is

    = (A - B)

    = ($692,000 - $258250)

    = $233,750

    We simply applied the above formula
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