Question

The original cost of a LIFO inventory item is below both replacement cost and net realizable value. The net realizable value less normal profit margin is below the original cost. Under the lower of cost or market method for LIFO or retail method inventories, the inventory item should be valued at

Answer 1

D. Original cost.

Step-by-step explanation:

As we know that the inventory should be valued at lower of cost or market value. Also , the market value is the middle amount among the replacement cost, net realizable value, net realizable value - normal profit margin

It can be the replacement cost or net realizable value. We don't have an idea which one is the middle amount

Also, if the original cost is less than the market cost so we assume that the inventory should be valued at original cost