If Kima Calculates Operating Income Under the Variable Costing Method

question 130

Multiple Choice

If Kima calculates operating income under the variable costing method as opposed to the absorption costing method, operating income will be

• A) $45,000 lower
• B) $270,000 lower
• C) $315,000 higher
• D) $270,000 higher

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