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Which cost formula most closely mimics the usual physical flow of goods?

ALIFO formula
BFIFO formula
CWeighted average
DRetail method
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. FIFO formula
Businesses are far more likely to sell the oldest stock first, which is exactly what FIFO assumes.
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