Washington Distribution Co.has determined its December 31, 2017 inventory on a FIFO basis at $240,000.Information pertaining to that inventory follows: Washington records losses that result from applying the lower of cost and net realizable value rule.At December 31, 2017, the loss that Washington should recognize is
A)$0.
B)$5,000.
C)$15,000.
D)$25,000.

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Washington Distribution Co.has determined its December 31, 2017 inventory on a FIFO basis at $240,000.Information pertaining to that inventory follows:  Washington records losses that result from applying the lower of cost and net realizable value rule.At December 31, 2017, the loss that Washington should recognize is
A)$0. 
B)$5,000. 
C)$15,000. 
D)$25,000.

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The Answer of Washington Distribution Co.has determined its December 31, 2017 inventory on a FIFO basis at $240,000.Information pertaining to that inventory follows:  Washington records losses that result from applying the lower of cost and net realizable value rule.At December 31, 2017, the loss that Washington should recognize is
A)$0. 
B)$5,000. 
C)$15,000. 
D)$25,000.