The Following Information Pertains to Shark Corporation -Refer to the Figure

question 14

Multiple Choice

The following information pertains to Shark Corporation:
$$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Beginning inventory } & 0 \text { units } \\\text { Ending inventory } & 6,000 \text { units } \\\text { Direct labour per unit } & \$ 2022 \\\text { Direct materials per unit } & 1618 \\\text { Variable overhead per unit } & 48 \\\text { Fixed overhead per unit } & 1012 \\\text { Variable selling costs per unit } & 1214 \\\text { Fixed selling costs per unit } & 1618\end{array}$$
-Refer to the Figure.What is the relationship between absorption-costing net income and variable-costing net income?

• A)Absorption-costing net income is $72,000 less.
• B)Absorption-costing net income is $70,000 less.
• C)Absorption-costing net income is $72,000 greater.
• D)Absorption-costing net income is $70,000 greater.

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Definitions:

Horizontal

In economics, horizontal can refer to a market situation where there are many competitors in the industry, but they all offer a similar product or service.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy where businesses seek to achieve the highest possible profit from their operations, typically by adjusting output, pricing, and other variables.

Average Revenue

The amount of income generated per unit of sale, calculated by dividing total revenue by the quantity of goods sold.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income obtained from selling one more unit of a product or service.