Answer:
(a) $406,873
(b) $242,627
Explanation:
Given that,
Purchases = $440,600;
Purchase Returns and Allowances = $11,980;
Purchase Discounts = $8,247; and
Freight-in = $16,900.
Beginning inventory = $57,710,
Ending inventory = $88,110
Net sales = $649,500
Cost of goods sold:
= Beginning inventory + Purchases + Freight-in - Purchase Returns and Allowances - Purchase Discounts - Ending inventory
= $57,710 + $440,600 + $16,900 - $11,980 - $8,247 - $88,110
= $406,873
Gross profit:
= Net sales - Cost of goods sold
= $649,500 - $406,873
= $242,627