Cost Allocation and Lower-of-Cost-or-Market Douglas Company's beginning inventory and purchases during the fiscal year ended December 31, 20--, were as follows: Units Unit Price Total Cost January 1, 20-- Beginning inventory 1,100 $ 8.00 $ 8,800 March 5 1st purchase 900 9.00 8,100 April 16 2nd purchase 400 9.50 3,800 June 3 3rd purchase 700 10.25 7,175 August 18 4th purchase 600 11.00 6,600 September 13 5th purchase 800 12.00 9,600 November 14 6th purchase 400 14.00 5,600 December 3 7th purchase 500 14.05 7,025