Explain How the U

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Essay

Explain how the U.S. Census Bureau has changed how it measures race. What are some of the implications of these changes?

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventory System

A method of inventory valuation where updates to inventory records are made at specified periods, rather than continuously.

FIFO

"First-In, First-Out," an inventory valuation method where the first items purchased or produced are the first ones sold, affecting the cost of goods sold and ending inventory.

LIFO

Last-In, First-Out, an inventory valuation method where the most recently produced or acquired items are the first to be expensed.

Average Cost

A calculation that divides the total cost of goods available for sale by the total units available for sale, offering a way to determine the cost of an item's inventory.