Problem 5-20A Allocating product costs between cost of goods sold and ending inventory: intermittent purchases and sales of merchandise LO 5-1

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Pams Creations had the following sales and purchase transactions during Year 2. Beginning inventory consisted of 270 items at $95 each. The company uses the FIFO cost flow assumption and keeps perpetual inventory records.

Date	Transaction	Description
Mar. 5	Purchased	250 items @	$	105
Apr. 10	Sold	145 items @	$	205
June 19	Sold	265 items @	$	205
Sept. 16	Purchased	200 items @	$	110
Nov. 28	Sold	135 items @	$	210

Problem 5-20A Part b

b. Calculate the gross margin Pams Creations would report on the Year 2 income statement. (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.)

Sales	$112,400selected answer correct
Cost of goods sold	54,650selected answer incorrect
Gross margin	$57,750selected answer correct