The following information pertains to inventory for a company:

March $1$ Beginning inventory $=26$ units @ $$5\mathrm{.}70$

March $3$ Purchased $18$ units @ $4\mathrm{.}40$

March $9$ Sold $19$ units @ $8\mathrm{.}50$

What is the ending inventory balance, assuming the company uses FIFO? $($Do not round your intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount.$)$

Multiple Choice

$$62$

$$142$

$$79$

$$119$