Question

Data related to the inventories of Costco Medical Supply are presented below: Surgical Equipment Surgical Supplies Rehab Equipment Rehab Supplies Selling price $ 276 $ 134 $ 354 $ 152 Cost 156 136 255 152 Costs to sell 17 17 16 7 In applying the lower of cost or net realizable value rule, the inventory of surgical supplies would be valued at:

Answer 1

$117

Explanation:

Costco Medical Supply's merchandise inventory:

Surgical equip. Surgical supplies Rehab equip. Rehab supplies

Selling price $276 $134 $354 $152

Cost $156 $136 $255 $152

Cost to sell $17 $17 $16 $7

Net realizable V. $259 $117 $338 $145

If we apply the lower of cost or net realizable rule for determining the value of surgical supplies, its value would be: $117 < $136

When we use the lower of cost or net realizable rule, we should value our inventory at the lowest value between original purchase cost and current net realizable value of the products.