Question

Ivanhoe Corporation, a manufacturer of Mexican foods, contracted in 2020 to purchase 1000 pounds of a spice mixture at $4.00 per pound, delivery to be made in spring of 2021. By 12/31/20, the price per pound of the spice mixture had dropped to $3.70 per pound. In 2020, Ivanhoe should recognize:______________

Answer 1

LAnswer:

Loss of $300

Explanation:

Calculation for the what Ivanhoe should recognize in 2020

2020 Recognized Amount=(1,000 pound*$4.00 per pound)-(1,000 pound*$3.70 per pound)

2020 Recognized Amount=4,000 pound-3,700 pound

2020 Recognized Amount=300 pound

Therefore what Ivanhoe should recognize in 2020 is LOSS of 300 pound