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Williams Co. uses a periodic inventory system. The following are inventory transactions for the month of March:
3/1 | Beginning Inventory | 5,000 units at $2 |
3/7 | Purchase | 2,500 units at $3 |
3/16 | Purchase | 2,500 units at $4 |
3/26 | Sales at $8 per unit | 7,500 units |
Williams uses the weighted average method to determine the value of its inventory. What amount should Williams report as cost of goods sold on the income statement for the month of January?
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