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d. change in inventory value to market value.
30. The floor to be used in applying the lower-of-cost-or-market
method to inventory is determined as the
a. net realizable value.
b. net realizable value less normal profit margin.
c. replacement cost.
d. selling price less costs of completion and disposal.
31. What is the rationale behind the ceiling when applying the
lower-of-cost-or-market method to inventory?
a. Prevents understatement of the inventory value.
b. Allows for a normal profit to be earned.
c. Allows for items to be valued at replacement cost.
d. Prevents overstatement of the value of obsolete or damaged
inventories.
32.
Why are inventories stated at lower-of-cost-or-market?
a. To report a loss when there is a decrease in the future utility.
b. To be conservative.
c. To report a loss when there is a decrease in the future utility
below the original cost.