An Adjustment to Ending Inventory Under the Lower of Cost

question 13

Multiple Choice

An adjustment to ending inventory under the lower of cost and net realizable value (LC&NRV) rule would be least likely to be recorded by a company that sells:

• A)a household staple like laundry detergent.
• B)a fad product like bathing suits.
• C)seasonal items like snow blowers.
• D)high-tech goods like Personal Digital Assistants.

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Definitions:

Downward Sloping

Describes a line or curve on a graph that shows a decrease in value as it moves from left to right, often used in economics to describe how changes in price affect demand.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, with cost per unit of output decreasing with increasing scale.

Health Insurance Costs

The expenses associated with medical policies that cover the cost of medical services for the insured.

Premium Per Person

The amount of money charged per individual for insurance coverage.