Chapter 8, Problem 2MC

Moore Company uses the LIFO cost flow assumption and carries Product A in inventory on December 31, 2019, at its unit cost of $9.50. Because of a sharp decline in demand for the product, the selling price was reduced to $10.00 per unit. Moore’s normal profit margin on Product A is $2.00, disposal costs are $1.00 per unit, and the replacement cost is $6.50. Under the lower of cost or market rule, Moore’s December 31, 2019, inventory of Product A should be valued at a unit cost of:

1. a. $6.50
2. b. $9.00
3. c. $7.00
4. d. $9.50