Assuming Continued Inflation, a Firm That Uses LIFO Will Tend

question 79

Multiple Choice

Assuming continued inflation, a firm that uses LIFO will tend to have a(n) ________current ratio than a firm using FIFO, and the difference will tend to __________ as time passes.

• A) higher; increase
• B) higher; decrease
• C) lower; decrease
• D) lower; increase
• E) identical; remain the same

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Definitions:

Break-Even Analysis

An evaluation to determine the point at which revenues and expenses are equal, and no net loss or gain is achieved.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of output in a business, such as materials and labor costs.

Break-Even Point

The point at which total cost and total revenue are equal, meaning that the business makes neither a profit nor a loss.

Total Sales Revenue

The overall income generated from goods and services sold by a company before any costs or expenses are deducted.