Lifo reserve on December 31 = 25,600 - 21,300
= 4,300
Lifo reserve on January 1 = 23,500 - 21,000
= 2,500
Lifo effect = 4,300 - 2,500
= 1,800
Option C is the answer
Goodee Bakery is considering a change in its inventory valuation method. Goodee Bakery currently uses the...
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