alleryStart learning →The retail inventory method uses which ratio to estimate ending inventory?
ACost to retail price
BSales to purchases
CGross profit to sales
DDebt to equity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Cost to retail price
Stock counted at retail prices is multiplied by the cost to retail ratio to get its estimated cost.
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