During a period of rising prices, the FIFO method gives:

A. Lower closing inventory value and lower profit
B. The same profit as LIFO
C. Higher closing inventory value and higher profit compared with weighted average
D. No effect on profit
Correct Answer: C. Higher closing inventory value and higher profit compared with weighted average

FIFO charges older, lower costs to cost of goods sold and leaves recent higher costs in inventory.

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