Answer:
$2,466,000
Explanation:
Use the missing figure approach or gross profit method as below :
Trading Account
Sales $4900000
Less Cost of Sales :
Opening Inventory $2050000
Add Purchases $4091000
Total $6,141,000
Less Closing Inventory ($2,466,000) ($3,675,000)
Gross Profit ($4900000 x 25%) $1,225,000
thus,
The merchandise inventory of Wildhorse at December 31, 2020 is $2,466,000