$1,$ On January $1,2016,$ Howard Company carried inventory at the lower of cost or market on an aggregate basis. The cost of the inventory was $$19,456$ but the current market value is $$19,950.$ Assuming the perpetual inventory system is used, how will the inventory adjustment, if one is necessary, affect the financial statements?

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