Alta Ski Company's inventory records contained the following information regarding its latest ski model. The...

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Alta Ski Company's inventory records contained the following information regarding its latest ski model. The company uses a periodic inventory system.

Beginning inventory, January 1, 2018 1,100 units @ $75 each
Purchases:
January 15 2,300 units @ $90 each
January 21 2,100 units @ $95 each
Sales:
January 5 1,050 units @ $115 each
January 22 1,450 units @ $125 each
January 29 900 units @ $130 each
Ending inventory, January 31, 2018 2,100 units

Required: 1a. Which method, FIFO or LIFO, will result in the highest cost of goods sold figure for January 2018? 1b. Which method will result in the highest ending inventory balance? 2. Compute cost of goods sold for January and the ending inventory using both the FIFO and LIFO methods.

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