In a period of rising costs,which inventory valuation method would a company likely choose if they want to have the highest possible balance of inventory on the balance sheet?

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In a period of rising costs, FIFO (First-In, First-Out) results in the oldest, and typically cheaper, inventory costs being assigned to the cost of goods sold, leaving the more expensive, newer inventory costs on the balance sheet, thus increasing the inventory balance.

In a Period of Rising Costs,which Inventory Valuation Method Would