In an inflationary period which inventory method-fifo lifo


Purchases Sales
April 1 (balance on hand) 756 @ mce_markernbsp;  5.00 April 3 630 @ $8.78
4 1,890 @ 5.27 9 1,764 @ 8.78
8 1,008 @ 5.39 11 756 @ 10.63
13 1,512 @ 5.49 23 1,512 @ 10.63
21 882 @ 5.62 27 1,134 @ 12.02
29 630 @ 5.88 5,796
6,678

Assuming that periodic inventory records are kept in units only, calculate average-cost per unit. (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.76.)Assuming that periodic inventory records are kept in units only, compute the inventory at April 30 using LIFO and average-cost. (Round answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 2,760.)

Assuming that perpetual inventory records are kept in dollars, determine the inventory using (1) FIFO and (2) LIFO. (Round answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 2,760.)

Compute cost of goods sold assuming periodic inventory procedures and inventory priced at FIFO. (Round answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 2,760.)

In an inflationary period, which inventory method-FIFO, LIFO, average-cost-will show the highest net income?

LIFO or FIFO inventory method will show the highest net income.

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