For all short exercises, assume the perpetual inventory system is used unless stated otherwise. Determining inventory costing methods Ward Hardware does not expect costs to change dramatically and wants to use an inventory costing method that averages cost changes. Requirements Which inventory costing method would best meet Ward’s goal? Assume Ward wanted to expense out the newer purchases of goods instead. Which inventory costing method would best meet that need?

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