Use the Following to Answer Questions: Table: Consumer Price Index

question 179

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions: Table: Consumer Price Index $$\begin{array} { l c } \hline \text { Year } & \begin{array} { l } \text { CPI } \\\text { (End-of-Yea } \\\text { r Value) }\end{array} \\\hline 2005 & 195.3 \\2006 & 201.6 \\2007 & 207.3 \\2008 & 215.3 \\2009 & 214.5 \\2010 & 218.1 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-(Table: Consumer Price Index) Refer to the CPI values in the table for the years 2005 to 2010. In which year(s) did the country experience disinflation?

• A) 2007 only
• B) 2009 only
• C) both 2007 and 2009
• D) neither 2007 nor 2009

Recognize the effects of inventory cost methods on financial statements and company performance indicators like gross profit and inventory turnover.

Comprehend the role of internal control and physical inventory in inventory management.

Understand the principles of inventory costing and recognition, including the differences between FOB shipping point and FOB destination.

Identify and explain the implications of different inventory turnover ratios.

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