Using the data below, determine the ending inventory amount assuming the weighted average method with a periodic inventory system. 1. Beginning inventory, 10 units 2. Purchases, 20 units 3. Total cost of units available for sale, $3,000 4. Ending inventory, 12 units a) $3000 b) $12000 c) $100 d) None of these
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To calculate the ending inventory using the weighted average method with a periodic inventory system, we'll follow these steps:
Calculate the cost per unit:
Total cost of units available for sale / Total units available for sale = Cost per unit
$3,000 / (10 + 20) units = $3,000 / 30 units = $100 per unit
Calculate the cost of goods sold (COGS):
COGS = Cost per unit x (Beginning inventory + Purchases)
COGS = $100 per unit x (10 + 20) units = $100 per unit x 30 units = $3,000
Calculate the ending inventory:
Ending inventory = Total cost of units available for sale - Cost of goods sold
Ending inventory = $3,000 - $3,000 = $0
According to the calculations using the weighted average method, the ending inventory amount is $0. Therefore, the correct answer would be d) None of these.