Which of the Following Is Considered a Period Cost Under

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a period cost under variable costing but not under absorption costing?

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

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Definitions:

Obturator

Refers to structures, such as the obturator foramen or muscles, covering or closing an opening, specifically in the pelvis.

Phrenic

Pertaining to the diaphragm, such as the phrenic nerve which controls the diaphragm muscle, thus playing a vital role in the breathing process.

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerve fibers that runs from the spine, through the neck, to the axilla, and innervates the upper limb.

Sacral Plexus

A network of nerves originating from the lower back, which supplies nerves to the pelvis, buttocks, and the posterior part of the thigh.