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Chapter 6, Problem 6.6BE
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In First-in-First-Out method, the cost of initial purchased items are sold first. The value of the ending inventory consists the recent purchased items.
In Last-in-First-Out method, the cost of last purchased items are sold first. The value of the closing stock consists the initial purchased items.
To Indicate: Whether the below statement is true for LIFO or for FIFO.
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