Based on a physical inventory taken on December 31, an entity determined its inventory on a LIFO basis to be $70,000 with a replacement cost of $65,000. The entity estimated that after further processing costs of $8,000, the completed inventory could be sold for $75,000. The entity's normal profit margin is 30%. What amount should the entity report as inventory in its December 31 balance sheet under U. S. GAAP assuming LIFO is used?

$44,500

$70,000

$65,000

$67,000