Figure 1: Architecture of Collaborative Interaction Manager an abstract, hierarchical, partially ordered representation of the actions typically performed to achieve goals in the ap-plication domain. The discourse state contains instances of classes/types deï¬ned in the task model. The two key algo-
Finding Essential Inflation Information. 1  1. Look up the average prices of the several products across a few years. Inflation is calculated by comparing prices of standard goods across time -- things like a loaf of white bread or a gallon of milk. 2  2. Load the Consumer Price Index.
Determining Cost of Goods Sold. The formula to determine cost of goods sold is: Beginning Inventory + Net Inventory Purchases = Cost of Goods Available. The Cost of Goods Available - Ending Inventory = Cost of Goods Sold. Assume beginning inventory was $1,000. Net purchases of $500 were made during the period, resulting in a total cost of goods available of $1,500. Assume the ending inventory for the period is $750.