The Berg Company began operations on January 1, 2007 and uses the FIFO method in costing its raw material inventory. During 2008 management is contemplating a change to the LIFO method and is interested in determining what effect such a change will have on net income. Accordingly, the following information has been developed:

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What is the effect on income before income taxes in 2008 of a change to the LIFOmethod?

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FIFO-Ending inventory LIFO-Ending inventory Income before income taxes (computed under the FIFO method 2007 $240,000 200,000 2008 $270,000 210,000 120,000 170,000