If a Company Values Inventory at the Lower of Cost

question 83

Multiple Choice

If a company values inventory at the lower of cost or market,which of the following is the value of merchandise inventory on the balance sheet? Apply the lower-of-cost-or-market method to inventory as a whole.

• A)$6,960
• B)$7,700
• C)$6,540
• D)$7,280

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Definitions:

Leverage

Refers to the use of borrowed funds to finance the acquisition of assets, aiming to increase the returns to equity shareholders.

Return On Assets Ratio

A financial metric measuring how efficiently a company generates profit from its assets, calculated as net income divided by total assets.

Return On Common Shareholders' Equity Ratio

A financial metric that measures the profitability attributable to shareholders by comparing net income to common equity.

Debt To Total Assets Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the percentage of a company's assets financed by creditors through debt, indicating financial leverage.