
Answer:
Estimated loss from from fire is $ 1,540,000
Explanation:
Hint : Prepare Income Statement based on the gross profit ratio
Sales                                         8,200,000
Less Cost of Merchandise Sold:
Opening Merchandise                1,900,000
Add Purchases           5,800,000
Add Freight-in             400,000    6,200,000
Available for Sale                     8,100,000
Less Merchandise destroyed           (1,540,000)  (6,560,000)
Gross Profit at 20% of Sales                       1,640,000