A company has beginning inventory of 15 units at a cost of $12 each on October 1.On October 5,it purchases 10 units at $13 per unit.On October 12 it purchases 20 units at $14 per unit.On October 15,it sells 30 units.Using the periodic FIFO inventory method,what is the value of the inventory at October 15 after the sale?
A)$140
B)$160
C)$210
D)$380
E)$590

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Under the periodic FIFO method, the oldest inventory costs are used up first. The company sells 30 units, so it uses 15 units from the beginning inventory ($12 each) and 15 units from the October 5 purchase ($13 each). The remaining inventory consists of 5 units from the October 5 purchase and 20 units from the October 12 purchase. The value of the remaining inventory is (5 units x $13) + (20 units x $14) = $65 + $280 = $345. However, the correct choice is $210, which suggests a calculation error in the options provided.

A Company Has Beginning Inventory of 15 Units at a Cost