Answer:
$1,600
Explanation:
Best deals incorporation has a total of 10 units in the ending merchandise inventory on December 31
The units were bought in the month of November at a price of $160 for each unit
The replacement cost of the item is $162
Inventory is always recorded when the cost is low
Therefore, the amount that is to be reported as the merchandise inventory can be calculated as follows
=10 units × $160
= $1,600
Hence the amount reported as the merchandise inventory on the balance sheet is $1,600
