Express Distribution markets CDs of the performing artist Fishe. At the beginning of October, Express had in beginning inventory 2,000 of Fishe's CDs with a unit cost of $7. During October, Express made the following purchases of Fishe's CDs.

During October, 10,900 units were sold. Express uses a periodic inventory system.

A. Determine the cost of goods available for sale.

B. Determine the ending inventory and the cost of goods sold under each of the assumed cost flow methods (FIFO, LIFO, and average-cost).

C. Which cost flow method results in (1) the highest inventory amount for the balance sheet and (2) the highest cost of goods sold for the income statement?

Date Express Distribution Page 317 COST OF GOODS AVAILABLE FOR SALE Date Explanation units cost cost FIFO Uni Total 4 Date Units Cost Cost 21 Unit Total 25 25 26 27 27 Oct. 3 2.500 $8 Oct. 119 3,000 $10 Oct. 9 3.500 $9 Oct. 25 4,000@ $11