Alphabet Company, which uses the periodic inventory method, purchases different letters for resale. Alphabet had no beginning inventory. It purchased A thru G in January at $9.50 per letter. In February, it purchased H thru L at $11.50 per letter. It purchased M thru R in March at $12.50 per letter. It sold A, D, E, H, J and N in October. There were no additional purchases or sales during the remainder of the year. If Alphabet Company uses the specific identification method, what is the cost of its ending inventory?

Multiple Choice

• $58

• $199

• $135

• $158