Ryan Distribution Co

question 67

Multiple Choice

Ryan Distribution Co. has determined its December 31, 2014 inventory on a FIFO basis at $490,000. Information pertaining to that inventory follows: Ryan records losses that result from applying the lower-of-cost-or-market rule. At December 31, 2014, the loss that Ryan should recognize is

• A) $0.
• B) $10,000.
• C) $20,000.
• D) $40,000.

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