Asked by Mayra Tirado Hernandez on May 21, 2024

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Average cost is rarely used with this system.

A) Perpetual
B) Periodic

Inventory System

A method or software used by businesses to track stock levels, orders, sales, and deliveries to efficiently manage their inventory.

Average Cost

A calculation that determines the total cost of goods available for sale divided by the total units available for sale, providing a mean cost per unit.

  • Understand the differences and uses of the perpetual and periodic inventory systems.
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zishan naziaMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Average cost works best with a perpetual inventory system, where inventory is constantly tracked and updated. Periodic inventory systems rely on physical counts and calculations at set intervals, making it difficult to accurately assess average cost.