Based on a physical inventory taken on December 31, Chewy Co. determined its chocolate inventory on a LIFO basis at $26,000 with a replacement cost of $20,000. Chewy estimated that, after further processing costs of $12,000, the chocolate could be sold as finished candy bars for $40,000. Chewy's normal profit margin is 10% of sales. Under the lower-of-cost-or-market rule, what amount should Chewy report as chocolate inventory in its December 31 balance sheet? A) $24,000 B) $20,000 C) $26,000 D) $28,000