Murphy, Inc

question 3

Multiple Choice

Murphy, Inc. had the following balances and transactions during 2017. The company maintains its records of inventory on a perpetual basis using the last-in, first-out inventory costing method. Calculate the amount of ending Merchandise Inventory at December 31, 2017 using the lower-of-cost-or-market rule.

• A) $1,275
• B) $1,340
• C) $1,005
• D) $2,010

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