alleryStart learning →Periodic counting is usually done for which kind of items?
ARare, very costly items
BRegular, inexpensive items
CItems held on consignment
DItems already written off
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Regular, inexpensive items
Cheap, routine stock can be counted at intervals, while costly stock is counted more often.
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