Which of the Following Inventory Costing Methods Yields the Lowest

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inventory costing methods yields the lowest ending inventory when costs are rising during the accounting period?

• A) Specific-unit-cost
• B) Average-cost
• C) Last-In, First-Out
• D) First-In, First-Out

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