alleryStart learning →Why might a supermarket use FIFO for shelving?
ATo sell near-expiry items first
BTo lower its income tax
CTo avoid recording stock
DTo raise old stock's value
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. To sell near-expiry items first
Perishable goods must be sold in order of expiry, so physical handling follows FIFO whatever the accounting formula.
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