In its first month of operations, bethke company made three purchases of merchandise in the following sequence: (1) 300 units at $6, (2) 400 units at $7, and (3) 200 units at $8. assuming there are 360 units on hand, compute the cost of the ending inventory under the (a) fifo method and (b) lifo method. bethke uses a periodic inventory system.

(1) $2,720

(2) $2,220

Explanation:

Given the following sequence:

300 units at $6, 400 units at $7 and 200 units at $8

(1) FIFO method

Ending inventory = 360 units

Cost of ending Inventory:

= 200 units at $8 + 160 units at $7

= 200 × $8 + 160 × $7

= 1,600 + 1,120

= $2,720

(2) LIFO method

Cost of ending Inventory:

= 300 units at $6 + 60 units at $7

= 300 × $6 + 60 × $7

= 1,800 + 420

= $2,220