When Using the Income Statement Approach to Finding Breakeven, Which

question 44

Multiple Choice

When using the income statement approach to finding breakeven, which of the following is true?

• A)(variable expenses × number of units)- fixed expenses = operating income
• B)sales revenue - variable expenses - fixed expenses = operating income
• C)fixed expenses + variable expenses + sales revenue = operating income
• D)fixed expenses + variable expenses - sales revenue = operating income

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