The Level of Inventory of a Manufactured Product Has Increased

question 24

Multiple Choice

The level of inventory of a manufactured product has increased by 4,000 units during a period. The following data are also available: What would be the effect on income from operations if absorption costing is used rather than variable costing?

• A) $44,000 decrease
• B) $44,000 increase
• C) $64,000 increase
• D) $64,000 decrease

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Definitions:

Price Change

An adjustment in the selling price of goods or services, which can either increase or decrease depending on various factors.

Sales

The act of trading a good for cash; the process of making a sale.

Marginal Costs

The rise in the overall expense incurred from the production of an extra unit of a good or service.

Potential Customers

Individuals or organizations that could become purchasers of a product or service, but have not yet done so.