Answer:
$16,950
Explanation:
The computation of the shrinkage that occurred during the month is shown below:
Balance inventory = Beginning Inventory + Inventory purchased - Inventory sold
= $526,000+ $59,200 - $40,250
= $544,950
Now the shrinkage inventory is
= Balance inventory - Physical count of inventory shows
= $544,950 - $528,000
= $16,950