A Company's Operating Income Was $70,000 Using Variable Costing for a Given

question 65

Multiple Choice

A company's operating income was $70,000 using variable costing for a given period. Beginning and ending inventories for that period were 45,000 units and 50,000 units, respectively. Ignoring income taxes, if the fixed factory overhead application rate was $8.00 per unit, what would operating income have been using full costing?

• A) $30,000.
• B) $140,000.
• C) $110,000.
• D) $100,000.
• E) Cannot be determined from the information given.

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Definitions:

Negative Covenant

A clause in a loan agreement that restricts the borrower from certain actions, such as limiting dividend payments to shareholders or borrowing additional funds, to protect the lender's interests.

Capital Expenditures

Funds used by a company to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment to improve its long-term operations.

Compliance

Adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to an organization's business activities.

Debt Covenant

A provision often included in loan agreements that requires the borrower to adhere to certain conditions or restricts specific financial activities.