Which of the Following Inventory Costing Methods Yields the Lowest

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inventory costing methods yields the lowest cost of goods sold during a period of rising inventory costs?

• A) specific identification
• B) weighted-average
• C) last-in, first-out
• D) first-in, first-out

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Definitions:

Cash Payments

Transactions that involve the direct transfer of money to settle obligations, including expenses, debts, or purchases, without the use of credit.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by customers for products or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Income Tax Payable

This represents the amount of income tax that a company owes to the government but has not yet paid.

Sales

The transactions involving the exchange of goods or services for money, reflecting the primary revenue activity of a business.