Answer:
$125,000
Explanation:
Under the FIFO method of inventory valuation, items brought in first are considered first for sale before items brought in later. That is why the valuation method is known as first in first out.
Under the perpetual system, purchases and sales are adjusted for in the inventory account.
On December 1
Total inventory amount
= $400 × 150
= $60,000
December 7
Amount purchased
= $440 × 100
= $44,000
December 14
Amount purchased
= $460 × 200
= $92,000
December 29
Amount purchased
= $500 × 300
= $150,000
December 30
Quantity sold is 500 units. This includes 150 units purchased at $400, 100 units purchased at $440, 200 units purchased at $460 and 50 units purchased at $500. Amount left
= 250 × $500
= $125,000