Reference no: EM132883997
Problem - Gross Profit Method: Estimation of Fire Loss - On September 28, 2019, a fire destroyed the entire merchandise inventory of Carroll Corporation. The following information is available:
Sales, January 1-September 28, 2019 $560,000
Inventory, January 1, 2019 $170,000
Merchandise purchases, January 1-September 28, 2019 (including $60,000 of goods in transit on September 28, 2019, shipped FOB shipping point) $472,000
Markup percentage on cost 25%
Required - What is the estimated inventory on September 28, 2019, immediately prior to the fire?