The Following Information Is Available for Barnes Company for the Fiscal

question 148

Multiple Choice

The following information is available for Barnes Company for the fiscal year ended December 31:
$\begin{array}{llr} \text { Beginning finished goods inventory in units } &0\\ \text {Units produced } &4,800\\ \text { Units sold } &4,000\\ \text { Sales } &\$400,000\\ \text { Materials cost } &\$96,000\\ \text { Variable conversion cost used } &\$48,000\\ \text { Fixed manufacturing cost} &\$72,000\\ \text { Indirect operating costs (fixed) } &\$80,000\\\end{array}$

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The variable costing operating income is:

• A) $120,000
• B) $140,000
• C) $104,000
• D) $128,000

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Common Size Balance Sheet

A balance sheet where all entries are expressed as a percentage of total assets, facilitating comparison across time and companies.

Total Assets

The sum of all assets owned by an entity, including cash, investments, inventory, and fixed assets.

Total Equity

The total value of a company's assets minus its total liabilities, representing the owners' equity in the company.

Common Size Cash Flow Statement

A financial statement that presents all line items as a percentage of total cash inflows, facilitating comparison across periods or companies.