Martha Company Had 21,000 Units of Ending Inventory That Were

question 35

Multiple Choice

Martha Company had 21,000 units of ending inventory that were recorded at the cost of $7.00 per unit using the FIFO method.The current replacement cost is $4.25 per unit.Which of the following amounts would be reported as ending Merchandise Inventory on the balance sheet using the lower-of-cost-or-market rule?

• A) $147,000
• B) $236,250
• C) $168,000
• D) $89,250

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Definitions:

Market Risk

The potential for a loss faced by an investor, which is attributed to elements that influence the total performance of the financial markets.

Firm-specific Risk

The portion of a company's risk that is attributable to its own operations and environment, as opposed to market-wide risk.

Risk-free Asset

An investment with a guaranteed return and no risk of financial loss, often exemplified by government bonds.

Adequately Diversified

A portfolio strategy minimizing risk by investing in a wide variety of assets, ensuring that the performance of one investment does not dramatically impact overall portfolio performance.