Assume the perpetual inventory method is used 1 Green Compan
Assume the perpetual inventory method is used.
1) Green Company purchased merchandise inventory that cost $16,400 under terms of 2/10, n/30 and FOB shipping point.
2) The company paid freight cost of $640 to have the merchandise delivered.
3) Payment was made to the supplier within 10 days.
4) All of the merchandise was sold to customers for $24,300 cash and delivered under terms FOB shipping point with freight cost amounting to $440.
The gross margin from these transactions of Green Company is
1. $7,148.
2. $8,228.
3. $7,588.
4. $7,788.
Solution
Calculate gross margin :
So answer is 3) $7588
| Purchase cost | 16400 |
| Freight cost | 640 |
| Purchase discount (16400*2%) | -328 |
| Net cost of purchase | 16712 |
| Less:Sales revenue | 24300 |
| Gross margin | 7588 |
