Assuming That Longer Inventory Holding Periods Act to Increase Expenses

question 133

Multiple Choice

Assuming that longer inventory holding periods act to increase expenses, which of the three companies would be expected to have the lowest inventory holding costs? (Use 365 days in a year.)

• A)All three companies have equal holding costs
• B)Company X
• C)Company Y
• D)Company Z

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