A company reported the following information regarding its inventory.
Beginning inventory: cost is $70,000; retail is $130,000
Net purchases: cost is $65,000; retail is $120,000
Sales at retail: $145,000
The year-end inventory showed $105,000 worth of merchandise available at retail prices. What is the cost of the ending inventory?
A. $ 48,300.
B. $ 56,700.
C. $ 56,441.
D. $ 78,300.
E. $105,000.
Answer: B