The Kidde Corporation Uses the Lower-Of-Cost-Or-Market Method to Value Inventory

question 64

Multiple Choice

The Kidde Corporation uses the lower-of-cost-or-market method to value inventory.Data regarding the items in work-in-process inventory are presented below.

-See information regarding the Kidde Corporation above.When valuing the pens,the market value to be used in the lower-of-cost-or- market comparison is

• A) $18,800.
• B) $31,200.
• C) $16,800.
• D) $22,200.

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