Assume Inventory Costs Are Increasing Over Time and Inventory Levels

question 55

Multiple Choice

Assume inventory costs are increasing over time and inventory levels are stable. Which inventory method results in a higher net income and a higher ending inventory?

• A) FIFO
• B) average cost
• C) LIFO
• D) conventional retail

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