Harvey's Junk Jewelry started business January 1, 2021, and uses the LIFO retail method to estimate ending inventory. Listed below is data accumulated for the year ended December 31, 2021: Cost Retail Beginning inventory $ 15,000 $ 23,000 Purchases 49,000 78,000 Freight-in 2,500 Purchase returns 1,700 2,600 Net markups 2,000 Net markdowns 4,100 Net sales 70,600 Employee discounts 700 The denominator for the current period's cost-to-retail percentage is: Multiple Choice $96,300. $73,300. $81,500. $101,000.