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For each of the following, calculate the cost of inventory reported on the balance sheet.
(a)The total merchandise on hand at the end of the year is $62,000. Of the $62,000, $8,000 has been sold FOB destination and is awaiting pickup by the carrier.
(b)The total merchandise inventory at the end of the year was $63,000. Excluded from the amount were purchases of $6,000 in transit under FOB shipping point terms.
(c)The total merchandise inventory at the end of the year was $75,000. Excluded from the amount were purchases of $5,000 in transit under FOB destination terms.
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