If the Market Value of Inventory Is Less Than Its

question 36

Multiple Choice

If the market value of inventory is less than its cost, then application of the lower-of-cost-or-market rule would:

• A)increase earnings and decrease the current ratio.
• B)decrease earnings and increase the current ratio.
• C)decrease earnings and decrease the current ratio.
• D)cause no change to earnings or the current ratio.

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