The Underlying Difference Between Absorption Costing and Variable Costing Lies

question 25

Multiple Choice

The underlying difference between absorption costing and variable costing lies in the treatment of:

• A) direct labor.
• B) variable manufacturing overhead.
• C) fixed manufacturing overhead.
• D) variable selling and administrative expenses.
• E) fixed selling and administrative expenses.

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