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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