An operation's beginning inventory for an accounting period equaled $15,000. ending inventory for the period equaled $14,000, purchases equaled $21,500 and total cost of sales was $21,000. what was the amount of this operation's employee meals in the period?

$1,500

Explanation:

Data provided:

operation's Beginning Inventory = $15,000

Purchases = $21,500

Ending Inventory for the period = $14,000

Total Cost of Sales = $21,000

Now,

The amount of this operation's Employee Meals in the period

= Beginning Inventory + Purchases - Ending Inventory - Total Cost of Sales

= $15,000 + $21,500 - $14,000 - $21,000

= $1,500

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