"Calculate the value of closing stock from the following according to LIFO method:<br>1st January, 20XX: Opening balance: 50 units @ Rs 4<br><br>Receipts:<br>5th January, 20XX: 100 units @ Rs 5<br>12th January, 20XX: 200 units @ Rs 4.50<br><br>Issues:<br>2nd January, 20XX: 30 units<br>18th January, 20XX: 150 units"<br>

Correct Answer: Rs. 805
Calculation of Closing Stock:
1st January, 20XX: Opening balance: 50 units @ Rs 4 = 50 × 4 = Rs. 200
Issue: 2nd January, 20XX: 30 units = 30 × 4 = Rs. 120
Remaining Stock = (50 - 30) × 4 = Rs. 80
Reciept: 5th January, 20XX: 100 units @ Rs 5 = 100 × 5 = Rs. 500
Reciept: 12th January, 20XX: 200 units @ Rs 4.50 = 200 × 4.5 = Rs. 900
Remaining Stock = Rs. 80 + Rs. 500 + Rs. 900 = Rs. 1480
Issue: 18th January, 20XX: 150 units = (150 × 4.5) = Rs. 675
Remaining Stock = (50 × 4.5) + (100 × 5) + (20 × 4) = Rs. 805.