alleryStart learning →Under FIFO, which inventory cost is expensed first?
AThe cost of the latest purchase
BThe average of all purchases
CThe cost of the earliest purchase
DThe lowest cost purchase
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The cost of the earliest purchase
FIFO treats the earliest purchased units as sold first, so their cost is expensed first.
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