The Level of Inventory of a Manufactured Product Has Increased

question 12

Multiple Choice

The level of inventory of a manufactured product has increased by 8,000 units during a period. The following data are also available: What would be the effect on income from operations if variable costing is used rather than absorption costing?

• A) $80,000 decrease
• B) $80,000 increase
• C) $104,000 decrease
• D) $104,000 increase

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