When Prices Are Falling, Valuing Inventory Using the Weighted Average

question 38

Multiple Choice

When prices are falling, valuing inventory using the weighted average cost method rather than FIFO gives:

• A) inventory a higher value but lowers profit.
• B) inventory a lower value and also lowers profit.
• C) both inventory and profit a higher value.
• D) inventory a lower value and profit a higher value.

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