Answer:
Ending inventory as at Oct 15 : $348
Explanation:
The FIFO (First-In-First-Out) method of inventory valuation is whereby the stock that enters first into inventory is the one that is sold or used first. In other words, the oldest stock is used first. This is common for inventory consisting of perishables such as vegetables, which will be wasted if not used soon.
Oct 1 : Beginning inventory : 40 units x $12.50 = $500
Oct 5 : Purchases : 26 units x $13.50 = $351
Oct 12 : 36 units x $14.50 = $522
Oct 15 : Sales : 78 units. This consists of:
40 units x $12.50 = $500
26 units x $13.50 = $351
12 units x $14.50 = $174
Hence, Cost of Goods sold is : $500 + $351 + $174 = $1025
Ending inventory is (36-12) x $14.50 = $348