Taylor Ltd Just Finished Its Second Year of Operations

question 95

Multiple Choice

Taylor Ltd just finished its second year of operations. In the first year it produced 1,000 units and sold 400. The second year resulted in the same production level, but sales were 1,200 units. The variable costing income statements for both years are shown below: The operating profit for year 2 using absorption costing would be

• A) $(9,800)
• B) $600
• C) $(9,000)
• D) $6,000

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Definitions:

Firms

Organizations or business entities engaged in commercial, professional, or industrial activities, aiming to generate profits by providing goods or services.

Proprietorships

Proprietorships, or sole proprietorships, are businesses owned and operated by a single individual, with no legal distinction between the owner and the business entity.

Limited Liability

The liability of the owners of a corporation is limited to the value of the shares in the firm that they own.

Proprietorship

An unincorporated business firm owned by just one person.