On the Variable Costing Income Statement,the Figure Representing the Difference

question 134

Multiple Choice

On the variable costing income statement,the figure representing the difference between manufacturing margin and contribution margin is the:

• A) fixed manufacturing costs
• B) variable cost of goods sold
• C) fixed selling and administrative expenses
• D) variable selling and administrative expenses

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