Use the Following Information for 123 and 124

question 161

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for 123 and 124
Hay Company had January 1 inventory of $180,000 when it adopted dollar-value LIFO. During the year, purchases were $1,080,000 and sales were $1,800,000. December 31 inventory at year-end prices was $227,700, and the price index was 110.
-What is Hay Company's ending inventory?

• A) $198,000.
• B) $207,000.
• C) $209,700.
• D) $227,700.

Apply the free cash flow approach to stock valuation.

Comprehend the relationship between the market capitalization rate, the plowback ratio, and the P/E ratio.

Analyze the impact of changing growth rates on dividend payout and stock pricing.

Understand the concept of the required rate of return and its impact on stock valuation.

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