In rising prices, LIFO produces (vs FIFO):
AHigher net income
BLower net income and lower ending inventoryCORRECT
CNo effect
DHigher cash flow
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Under LIFO in inflation: COGS higher, NI lower, ending inventory lower than FIFO.
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