If the inventory is valued at cost and the price level is steadily increasing, which type of inventory cost flow method, FIFO, LIFO, or the average cost method, will yield 1-  The highest inventory cost. Provide a brief explanation and reasoning . 2-  The lowest inventory cost. Provide a brief explanation and reasoning. 3-  The highest gross profit. Provide a brief explanation and reasoning. 4-  The lowest gross profit. Provide a brief explanation and reasoning.

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