Three identical units of Item S77 are purchased during October, as shown below.

 

Item S77

Units

Cost

Oct. 6

Purchase

1

$ 88

19

Purchase

1

85

24

Purchase

1

82

24

Total

3

$255

 

Average cost per unit

 

$ 85 ($255/3 units)

 

Assume that one unit is sold on October 26 for $100. Determine the gross profit for October and ending inventory on October 31 using the (a) first in, first out (FIFO); (b) last in, first out (LIFO); and (c) average cost methods.