Cinnamon Buns Co. (CBC) started 2021 with $52,900 of merchandise on hand. During 2021, $281,000 in merchandise was purchased on account with credit terms of 3/10 n/30. All discounts were taken. Purchases were all made f.o.b. shipping point. CBC paid freight charges of $9,100. Merchandise with an invoice amount of $2,100 was returned for credit. Cost of goods sold for the year was $303,000. CBC uses a perpetual inventory system.

What is cost of goods available for sale, assuming CBC uses the gross method?

Multiple Choice

$343,000.

$332,533.

$340,900.

$314,333.