Date Transaction Number of Units Unit Cost Total Cost Jan. 1 Beginning inventory 60 $ 52 $ 3,120 Apr. 7 Purchase 140 54 7,560 Jul. 16 Purchase 210 57 11,970 Oct. 6 Purchase 120 58 6,960 530 $ 29,610 For the entire year, the company sells 450 units of inventory for $70 each. 4. Determine which method will result in higher profitability when inventory costs are rising. Multiple Choice FIFO LIFO

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During  the year, TRC Corporation has the following inventory transactions. 
 

Date Transaction Number of Units Unit Cost Total Cost
Jan. 1 Beginning inventory   60   $ 52     $ 3,120    
Apr. 7 Purchase   140     54       7,560    
Jul. 16 Purchase   210     57       11,970    
Oct. 6 Purchase   120     58       6,960    
        530           $ 29,610    
 

 
For the entire year, the company sells 450 units of inventory for $70 each.

 

 

4. Determine which method will result in higher profitability when inventory costs are rising.

 

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    FIFO

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    LIFO
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    Weighted-average
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