Linden Company has three inventory items. Utilizing the lower of cost and net realizable value rule, Linden determines the following: Item A: cost exceeds net realizable value by $20 Item B: cost is $10 lower than net realizable value Item C, cost is $5 lower than net realizable value. If Linden applies the rule to individual items, it should recognize a loss of:

a) $5.

b) $20.

C) $15.