If Prices Are Rising,which Inventory Cost Flow Method Will Produce

question 55

Multiple Choice

If prices are rising,which inventory cost flow method will produce the lowest amount of cost of goods sold?

• A)LIFO
• B)FIFO
• C)Weighted average
• D)LIFO,FIFO,and weighted average will all produce equal amounts.

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