Answer:
lower of cost and net realizable value; greater
Explanation:
The lower of cost or net realizable value method of valuing inventory was developed to avoid reporting inventory at an amount that is greater than the benefits it can provide.
This rule is guided by the conservatism principle of accounting which says that revenue and assets should only be recognized to the extent they are assured of being received. Net realizable value (NRV) is the expected selling price during the ordinary course of business, minus the cost of completing the sale (i.e., completion, disposal, and transportation).