Multiple Choice
The Wheat Company has used the LIFO method for inventory valuation since the start of business 15 years ago.The current year ending inventory is $375,000.If the FIFO method of inventory had been used,the inventory would be $450,000.If Wheat Company had used the FIFO inventory method,income before income taxes would have been
A) $75,000 higher over the 15 year period.
B) $75,000 lower over the 15 year period.
C) $75,000 higher in the current year.
D) $75,000 lower in the current year.
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