Alex Company owns $80$ percent of the common stock of Cairo Company. During the year, Alex sold merchandise that cost $$9,000$ to Cairo for $$15,000.$ At the end of the year, Cairo $\text{'}$s ending inventory included merchandise that was purchased from Alex for $$3,000.$ What entry is required to eliminate the effect of ending inventory in the consolidation worksheet at the end of the year?

COGS

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Beginning Inventory

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Ending Inventory

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Sales

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