Which inventory methods should used, Financial Accounting

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1) Which inventory methods are used by Lowe's? (Mark all that apply.)
a. Weighted-average
b. FIFO
c. LIFO
d. Dollar-value LIFO
e. Retail LIFO
f. Retail Dollar-value LIFO
g. If multiple methods are used, does one method predominate? If so, why?
(2) What type of inventory reserve(s) are used by Lowe's, if any?
(3) What amount of inventory shrinkage did Lowe's incur for year end 2013?

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