Which of the Following Inventory Costing Methods Yields the Lowest

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inventory costing methods yields the lowest cost of goods sold 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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Definitions:

Factory Building

A structure designated for industrial activities including manufacturing, assembling, and processing.

Income Statement

is a financial statement that provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specified period of time, showing how the net income is arrived at.

Operating Expenses

Expenses incurred during the regular operations of a business, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Cost of Goods Sold

The expenses directly linked to the manufacturing of the products a company sells, such as costs for materials and labor.