Compared to Using Absorption Costing, Using Variable Costing Will Result

question 134

Multiple Choice

Compared to using absorption costing, using variable costing will result in operating income for the 4-month period to be

• A) Higher
• B) Lower
• C) Same
• D) Cannot be determined

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