The Inventory Valuation Method Which Tends to Smooth Out Periodic

question 22

Multiple Choice

The inventory valuation method which tends to smooth out periodic fluctuations in cost is:

• A) the LIFO method
• B) the weighted average cost method
• C) the FIFO method
• D) the specific identification method

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