Under LIFO, which units are treated as sold first?
AThe oldest units in stock
BThe cheapest units in stock
CThe costliest units in stock
DThe most recently purchased units
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The most recently purchased units
LIFO means last in, first out, so the latest purchases are charged to cost of sales first.
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