In a Period of Rising Prices,the Use of Which of the Following

question 18

Multiple Choice

In a period of rising prices,the use of which of the following cost flow methods would result in the highest cost of goods sold?

• A)LIFO
• B)FIFO
• C)Weighted average cost
• D)Moving average cost

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Definitions:

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product or service, typically set below the market equilibrium price.

Shortage/Surplus

A market condition where the quantity of a good supplied is not equal to the quantity demanded, with a shortage being a deficit and a surplus being an excess.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal hourly pay rate that employers can pay to workers.

Recession

A phase of brief economic downturn marked by a decrease in business and manufacturing activities, typically recognized when there's a drop in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for two consecutive quarters.