When the Market Value of Inventory Items Has Declined Below

question 97

Multiple Choice

When the market value of inventory items has declined below their cost, which method would be the most appropriate in complying with GAAP?

• A) Weighted average
• B) LIFO
• C) Lower-of-cost-or-market
• D) FIFO

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