Shockglass Company had a beginning inventory of $15,000. During the year, the company recorded inventory purchases of $45,000 and cost of goods sold of $50,000. The ending inventory must equal: A. $10,000. B. $25,000. C. $26,000. D. $27,000.

A. $10,000

Explanation:

We know that :

cost of goods sold = opening inventory + purchases - ending inventory

hence,

Ending Inventory = opening inventory + purchases - cost of goods sold

therefore,

Ending Inventory = $15,000 +  $45,000 - $50,000

                              = $10,000

The ending inventory must equal: $10,000

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