1.  Calculate the total amount to be assigned to the ending inventory under each of the following methods:     a. First-in, first-out (FIFO)   $   b. Last-in, first-out (LIFO)   $

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Problem 1MP: Hurst Companys beginning inventory and purchases during the fiscal year ended December 31, 20-2,...
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R. & K. Company's beginning inventory and purchases during the fiscal year ended December 31, 20--, were as follows:

   
Units
 
Unit Price
 
Total Cost
Jan. 1 - Beginning inventory  
20
 
$12
 
$240
Apr. 2 - 1st Purchase  
30
 
$13
 
 390
Aug. 6 - 2nd Purchase  
25
 
$14
 
 350
Nov. 9 - 3rd Purchase  
25
 
$18
 
 450
   
 
 
 
 
$1,430   

There are 20 units of inventory on hand at December 31, 20--.

1.  Calculate the total amount to be assigned to the ending inventory under each of the following methods:

 

  a. First-in, first-out (FIFO)   $
  b. Last-in, first-out (LIFO)   $
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