If the Cost of an Item of Inventory Is $60

question 193

Multiple Choice

If the cost of an item of inventory is $60 and the current replacement cost is $75, the amount included in inventory according to the lower of cost or market is

• A) $15
• B) $60
• C) $75
• D) $135

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Definitions:

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets found on its balance sheet, often calculated as total assets minus intangible assets and liabilities.

Straight-line Method

A method of calculating depreciation which spreads the cost of an asset evenly across its useful life.

Accumulated Depreciation

The cumulative sum of depreciation costs charged to a fixed asset from the time of its purchase.

Gain or Loss

The financial result of disposing or selling an asset or investment, measured by the difference between the sale price and the asset's book value.