Blossom company's accounting records show the following for the year ending on december 31, 2017.
purchase discounts $ 11000
freight-in 15300
purchases 689020
beginning inventory 55000
ending inventory 45600
purchase returns and allowances 15100
using the periodic system, the cost of goods purchased is

 $678,220

Explanation:

Given that,

Purchase Discounts = $ 11,000

Freight-in = $15,300

Purchases = $689,020

Beginning Inventory = $55,000

Ending Inventory = $45,600

Purchase Returns and Allowances = $15,100

Cost of goods purchased:

= Purchases + Freight in - Purchase discounts - Purchase returns and allowances

= $689,020  + $15,300  - $ 11,000  -  $15,100

= $678,220

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