Grouper Corporation’s April 30 inventory was destroyed by fire. January 1 inventory was $160,600, and purchases for January through April totaled $474,000. Sales revenue for the same period were $669,900. Grouper’s normal gross profit percentage is 30% on sales. Using the gross profit method, estimate Grouper’s April 30 inventory that was destroyed by fire.

Estimated ending inventory destroyed in fire. $ _____________

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