2. Upon receipt of purchased goods, receiving department personnel match the quantity received with the packing slip quantity and mark the retail price on the goods based on a master price list. The annotated packing slip is then forwarded to inventory control and goods are automatically moved to the retail sales area. The most significant control strength of this activity is

A.Immediately pricing goods for retail sale.

B.Matching quantity received with the packing slip.

C.Using a master price list for marking the sale price.

D.Automatically moving goods to the retail sales area.

C yes. Use of the master price list assures that the correct retail price is marked.

A no. Timing is not as important as the accuracy of prices

B no. matching quantity received with the packing slip does not ensure receipt of the quantity ordered.

D no. Goods may or may not be needed in retail sales.