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    Question

     Consider the following information related to a

    company's inventory: Using the FIFO method under the perpetual inventory system , what is the value of inventory on April 30?
    A ₹ 8,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹ 9,600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹ 10,800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹ 12,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Step 1: Initial Inventory Calculation •April 1: 300 units @ ₹10 → ₹3,000 •April 5: 500 units @ ₹12 → ₹6,000 •April 15: 400 units @ ₹14 → ₹5,600 •Total Inventory = 300 + 500 + 400 = 1,200 units Step 2: FIFO Issuance •April 10: 200 units issued → From April 1 (Oldest stock) @ ₹10 oValue = 200 × 10 = ₹2,000 oRemaining Stock: ▪100 units @ ₹10 ▪500 units @ ₹12 ▪400 units @ ₹14 •April 20: 400 units issued o100 units @ ₹10 → ₹1,000 o300 units @ ₹12 → ₹3,600 oTotal Issued Value = ₹1,000 + ₹3,600 = ₹4,600 oRemaining Stock: ▪200 units @ ₹12 ▪400 units @ ₹14 Step 3: Closing Inventory Calculation •200 units @ ₹12 = ₹2,400 •400 units @ ₹14 = ₹5,600 •Total Inventory Value = ₹2,400 + ₹5,600 = ₹8,000 Thus, the correct answer is:(a) ₹ 8,000

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