A Company Normally Sells Its Product for $20 Per Unit

question 28

Multiple Choice

A company normally sells its product for $20 per unit. However, the selling price has fallen to $15 per unit. This company's current inventory consists of 200 units purchased at $16 per unit. Replacement cost has now fallen to $13 per unit. Calculate the value of this company's inventory at the lower of cost or market.

• A) $2,550.
• B) $2,600.
• C) $2,700.
• D) $3,000.
• E) $3,200.

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Definitions:

Marginal Rates

The additional cost or benefit gained from a small or marginal change in production, consumption, or investment.

Water

A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of most living organisms.

Distribution

The process of making a product or service available to consumers through a supply chain and marketing channels.

Marginal Rate

Often linked to taxation or utility, it is the rate applied to the next dollar of income or the next unit of consumption.