The Use of Computers Has Been a Breakthrough for the Perpetual

question 40

Multiple Choice

The use of computers has been a breakthrough for the perpetual inventory system. Many retail businesses use optical-scan cash registers to read barcodes. The scanners record the sale and, at the same time, update the inventory records with the of the sale.

• A) fair value
• B) cost
• C) discount
• D) date

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National Industrial Recovery Act

A law passed in 1933 as part of the U.S. New Deal to stimulate economic recovery, establish fair competition, and reduce unemployment.