The calculation for the inventory balance for Badger to report in its 12/31/2022 balance sheet is:
Beginning Inventory (January 1, 2021) + Purchases (2021-2022) - Cost of Goods Sold (2021-2022) = Ending Inventory (December 31, 2022)
Beginning Inventory (January 1, 2021): $100,100
Purchases (2021-2022): Purchase cost for 2021 x Cost Index 2022 = $126,315 x 1.10 = $138,546
Cost of Goods Sold (2021-2022): Cost of Goods Sold for 2021 x Cost Index 2022 = $100,100 x 1.10 = $110,110
Ending Inventory (December 31, 2022): $138,546 - $110,110 = $28,436
Therefore, the inventory balance for Badger to report in its 12/31/2022 balance sheet is $28,436.
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