Apparent Corp

question 85

Multiple Choice

Apparent Corp. has developed the following information on product costs and inventories for a three-month period: Manufacturing costs $4,000 $6,000 $5,500
Based on managerial judgment, the best predictor of manufacturing costs is

• A) beginning inventory.
• B) units manufactured.
• C) ending inventory.
• D) units available.

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