Answer:
$36,000
Explanation:
Sales          $180,000
Less:
Opening Inventory   ($54,000)
Purchases          ($90,000)
Closing Inventory    $36,000
or
Gross Profit (180,000*40%) Â $72,000
Add;Opening inventory       $54,000
Purchases                 $ 90,000
Less: Sales               ($180,000)
Closing Inventory           $36,000