G Dave's Duds reported cost of goods sold of $2,000,000 this year. The inventory account increased by $200,000 during the year to an ending balance of $400,000. What was the cost of merchandise that Dave's purchased during the year?

$2,200,000

Explanation:

The movements in the inventory account is as a result of purchases, sales and writeoffs if any. These are the events that bring about a change between the opening and closing balances.

Given;

cost of goods sold = $2,000,000

Increase in inventory = $200,000 (This is same as closing balance minus opening balance)

Ending balance = $400,000

Thus, opening balance = $400,000 - $200,000

= $200,000

Let the cost of merchandise that Dave's purchased during the year be N

$200,000 + N - $2,000,000 = $400,000

N = $400,000 + $2,000,000 - $200,000

N = $2,200,000

The cost of merchandise that Dave's purchased during the year is $2,200,000