The inventory records for Radford Company reflected the following Beginning inventory on May 1 First purchase on May 7 Second purchase on May 17 Third purchase on May 23 Sale on May 31 1,000 units @ $3.60 1,100 units @ $3.80 1,300 units @ $3.90 900 units @ $4.00 3,400 units @ $5.50 What is the amount of ending inventory assuming the FIFO cost flow method is used?

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The inventory records for Radford Company reflected the following
1,000 units @ $3.60
1,100 units @ $3.80
Beginning inventory on May 1
First purchase on May 7
Second purchase on May 17
Third purchase on May 23
1,300 units @ $3.90
900 units @ $4.00
Sale on May 31
3,400 units @ $5.50
What is the amount of ending inventory assuming the FIFO cost flow method is used?
Transcribed Image Text:The inventory records for Radford Company reflected the following 1,000 units @ $3.60 1,100 units @ $3.80 Beginning inventory on May 1 First purchase on May 7 Second purchase on May 17 Third purchase on May 23 1,300 units @ $3.90 900 units @ $4.00 Sale on May 31 3,400 units @ $5.50 What is the amount of ending inventory assuming the FIFO cost flow method is used?
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First In First Out Method: The FIFO Method is a method of valuation of inventory remaining at the period whether at the end of the month, quarter, or year. 

In this method, we sell the stock first which is purchase first and then sell stock that is purchased after this.

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