A. Given the historical cost of product Z is $20, the selling price of product Z is $25, costs to sell product Z are $3, the replacement cost for product Z is $21, and the normal profit margin is 40% of sales price, what is the market value that should be used in the lower-of-cost-or-market comparison? a. $18.
b. $20.
c. $21.
d. $22.
B. What is the amount that should be used to value the inventory under the lower-of-cost-or-market method?
a. $18.
b. $20.
c. $21.
d. $22.
Explain your work for both parts to get a thumbs-up.

1.

c. $21

2.

b. $20

Explanation:

1.

In lower-of-cost-or-market comparison, the cost of the product and the realizable value of the product are compared and lower is used to value the available inventory.

In the given Scenario the realizable value of product Z is the recoverable value of the product.

Hence The replacement value of $21 should be used in the lower-of-cost-or-market comparison.

2.

Calculate the net recoverable value for the product Z

Net recoverable value = Selling price of product Z - Cost to sell product Z

Net recoverable value = $25 - $3 = $22

Now by comparing the cost and net realizable value the lower value is cost of $20.

Hence $20 will be used in order to value the inventory.