Answer:
The correct adjusting journal entry for 12/31/09:
D. debit Spice Expense and credit Spice Inventory 240
Explanation:
Roland Richard purchased 200 ounces off of an expensive spice for $400.
Cost per ounce = $400/200 = $2
By December, 12/31/09, there were 80 ounces on hand. Roland Richard used 120 ounces of expensive spice with the amount of expense: $2 x 120 = $240
The adjusting journal entry for 12/31/09:
Debit Spice Expense $240
Credit Spice Inventory $240