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:

Variable Cost Per Unit

Variable Cost Per Unit is the cost that varies directly with the production volume, including materials and labor directly involved in the production.

Total Fixed Cost

The sum of all costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales activity.

High-low Method

The high-low method is a way of estimating the fixed and variable components of a cost by using the highest and lowest activity levels and their corresponding costs.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced by the business, such as rent and salaries.