P$-$F:$6$A$-32$A Accounting for inventory using the periodic inventory system$-$FIFO, LIFO, and weighted$-$average, and comparing FIFO, LIFO, and weighted$-$average $($Learning Objectives $2,3,7)$ Appendix $6$A Futuristic Electronic Center began October with $65$ units of merchandise inventory that cost $$82$ each. During October, the store made the following purchases:

Oct. $325$ units @ $$90$ each

$1230$ units @$$90$ each

$1835$ units @$$96$ each

Futuristic uses the periodic inventory system, and the physical count at October $31$ indicates that $80$ units of merchandise inventory are on hand.

Requirements

Determine the ending merchandise inventory and cost of goods sold amounts for the October financial statements using the FIFO, LIFO, and weighted$-$average inventory costing methods.