Which Statement Best Describes the General Relationship Between Inventory Values

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the general relationship between inventory values calculated using the variable costing method and inventory values calculated using the absorption costing method?

• A) They will be equal.
• B) Inventory values calculated using the variable costing method will be less.
• C) Inventory values calculated using the variable costing method will be greater.
• D) Inventory values calculated using the variable costing method will be twice as much.

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