Answer:
--Correct Answer = Â $ 2,000
Explanation:
the step by step Workings can be seen below
Beginning Inventory                       $512,000
Add: Purchases                          $53,000
Less: Cost of goods Sold                   $48,000
Ending Inventory as per perpetual method    $517,000
Less: Ending Inventory as per physical count  $515,000
Shrinkage amount                         $2,000