Premier Corp. ’ s year-end last in, first out (LIFO) reserve was $ 2500000 in 2000 and $ 2300000 in 2001. Premier’ s $ 200000 decline in the LIFO reserve could be explained by each of the following EXCEPT:()
A. declining inventory prices.
B. a LIFO liquidation occurred.
C. the LIFO reserve was being amortized.