If the Market Value of Inventory Is Greater Than Its

question 23

Multiple Choice

If the market value of inventory is greater than its cost, then the application of the lower-of-cost-or-market rule would:

• A)decrease both the current ratio and net income.
• B)decrease the current ratio but not change net income.
• C)not change the current ratio but decrease net income.
• D)change neither the current ratio nor net income.

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Definitions:

Self-perception Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people develop their attitudes and feelings by observing their own behavior and concluding what attitudes must have caused it.

Self-awareness Theory

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