GUDS #13 E 8-16 Comparison of FIFO and LIFO; periodic system LO8-1, LO8-4 Alta Ski Company's inventory records contained the following information regarding its latest ski model. The company uses a periodic inventory system. Beginning Inventory, January 1, 2024 600 units @ $80 each Purchases: January 15 1,000 units @ $95 each January 21 800 units @ $100 each Sales: January 5 400 units @ $120 each January 22 800 units @ $130 each January 29 400 units $135 each Ending Inventory, January 31, 2024 800 units Required: 1. Which method, FIFO or LIFO, will result in the highest cost of goods sold figure for January 2024? Why? Which method will result in the highest ending inventory balance? Why? 2. Compute cost of goods sold for January and the ending inventory using both the FIFO and LIFO methods. Page 440