The Difference Between Operating Incomes Under Variable Costing and Absorption

question 34

Multiple Choice

The difference between operating incomes under variable costing and absorption costing centers on how to account for ________.

• A) direct materials costs
• B) fixed manufacturing costs
• C) variable manufacturing costs
• D) selling and administrative costs

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