Assuming that net cost of purchases was $39,000 during the year and that ending merchandise inventory was $1,000 less than the beginning merchandise inventory of $12,500,how much was cost of goods sold?
A)$50,500
B)$52,500
C)$40,000
D)$38,000

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Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) is calculated as: Beginning Inventory + Purchases - Ending Inventory. Here, Beginning Inventory is $12,500, Purchases are $39,000, and Ending Inventory is $11,500 ($12,500 - $1,000). So, COGS = $12,500 + $39,000 - $11,500 = $40,000.

Assuming That Net Cost of Purchases Was $39,000 During the Year