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All of the information required in the computation of cost of goods sold is presented below, except for purchases, which must be what amount?  Purchase discounts $200 Inventory, December 311,500 Cost of goods sold 9,500 Purchases ? Inventory, January 1 1,500 Freight-in 500\begin{array}{lc}\text { Purchase discounts } & \$ 200 \\\text { Inventory, December } 31 & 1,500 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 9,500 \\\text { Purchases } & ? \\\text { Inventory, January 1 } & 1,500 \\\text { Freight-in } & 500\end{array} Purchase discounts  Inventory, December 31 Cost of goods sold  Purchases  Inventory, January 1  Freight-in $2001,5009,500?1,500500

A) $ 9, 800
B) $10, 200
C) $ 8, 700
D) $ 9, 200

Cost of Goods Sold

The Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) represents the direct expenses related to the production of goods sold by a company, including material and labor costs.

Purchase Discounts

A reduction in the price paid for goods or services, often provided by the seller to encourage prompt payment.

Freight-In

The cost associated with transporting goods to a company's location, which is typically included in the inventory cost of the purchased goods.

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