An operation's six-column food cost estimate will be most accurate when the operation's beginning inventory is

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An operation's food cost estimate is most accurate when the beginning inventory is equal to its ending inventory, as this indicates that the total amount of food used is directly related to the purchases and sales within the period, without significant inventory level changes affecting the calculation.

An Operation's Six-Column Food Cost Estimate Will Be Most Accurate