Hunter Company reported a net loss of $12,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017. During the year, accounts receivable decreased $28,000, inventory increased $20,000, accounts payable increased by $30,000, and depreciation expense of $24,000 was recorded. During 2017, operating activities:
1. used net cash of $10,000. used net cash of $25,000.
b. provided net cash of $25,000. provided net cash of $10,000.

Example1 lcnrv: ted company uses the lower of cost or nrv method in valuing its inventory items. the inventory at december 31, 2017, consists of products a, b and c, each having 1,000 units. relevant unit data for these products appear below: item a item b item c cost $ 80 $80 $80 estimated selling price 180 100 90 estimated selling cost 30 30 30 required: using the lower of cost or net realizable value rule, determine the proper value of inventory for balance sheet reporting purposes at december 31, 2017. prepare any necessary journal entry. apply the lower of cost or nrv method: • on an individual inventory basis; • on a group basis; • on a total inventory basis. solution worksheet: inventory (on an individual basis): inventory value item nrv cost lc- item a item b item c total inventory (on a group basis): inventory value item nrv cost lc- group 1 (item a and b) group 2 (item c) total inventory (on an aggregate inventory basis): inventory value item nrv cost lc- total inv