Cinnamon Buns Co. (CBC) started 2021 with $53,600 of merchandise on hand. During 2021, $291,000 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 $9,600. Merchandise with an invoice amount of $3,900 was returned for credit. Cost of goods sold for the year was $309,000. CBC uses a perpetual inventory system. Assuming CBC uses the gross method to record purchases, ending inventory would be:

Multiple Choice

• A $23,087.

• B $32,570.

• C $32,687.

• D $41,300.