Use the data in Exercise 6-3 to prepare comparative income statements for the month of January for Laker Company similar to those shown in Exhibit 6.8 for the four inventory methods. Assume expenses are $ 1,250, and that the applicable income tax rate is 40%. (Round amounts to dollars and cents.)

In Exercise 6-3, Laker Company reported the following January purchases and sales data for its only product.

1. Which method yields the highest net income?
2. Does net income using weighted average fall between that using FIFO and LIFO?
3. If costs were rising instead of falling, which method would yield the highest netincome?

Date Activities Units Acquired at Cost Units Sold at Retail inventory 140 units @ $6.00 = $ 840 100 units $15 Jan. 25 Jan. 30 Sales Purchase 80 units $15 180 units @ $4.50 = 810 $1.950 180 units