Mandato Corporation Has Provided the Following Data for Its Two

question 88

Multiple Choice

Mandato Corporation has provided the following data for its two most recent years of operation: The net operating income (loss) under variable costing in Year 2 is closest to:

• A) $74,000
• B) $216,000
• C) $261,000
• D) $68,000

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