Intermediate Accounting
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ISBN: 9780136912644
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon; Jana S. Raedy; Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.3MC
Simmons, Inc. uses the lower-of-cost-or-market method to value its inventory that is accounted for using the LIFO method. Data regarding an item in its inventory is as follows:
| Cost | $26 | |
| Replacement cost | 20 | |
| Selling price | 30 | |
| Cost of completion and disposal | 2 | |
| Normal profit margin | 7 |
What is the lower of cost or market for this item?
- a. $21
- b. $20
- c. $28
- d. $26
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