There is no universally accepted definition of a percentile. Using the 65th percentile as an example, the 65th percentile can be defined as the lowest score that is greater than 65% of the scores. This is the way we defined it above and we will call this Definition 1..
b. The perpetual inventory system updates inventory records at the end of a period. c. The periodic inventory system updates inventory at the end of a period. d. The perpetual inventory system continually updates inventory records. e. Both C and D are true statements.
The perpetual method is one technique used to account for inventory on hand. Contrary to the periodic method, the perpetual method of accounting is continuously updated throughout the accounting year as inventory purchases occur.