Intermediate Accounting 14th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0470587237
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Chapter 9 - Inventories: Additional Valuation Issues - Concepts for Analysis - Page 539: CA9-3a(1)

Answer

Ogala’s inventory should be reported using net realizable value.

Work Step by Step

According to the lower of cost or market rule, market is defined as replacement cost. However, market cannot exceed net realizable value. In this instance, net realizable value is below original cost.
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