Which of the Following Formulas Can Often Reconcile the Difference

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following formulas can often reconcile the difference between absorption- and variable-costing income?

• A) Change in inventory units × predetermined variable-overhead rate per unit.
• B) Change in inventory units ÷ predetermined variable-overhead rate per unit.
• C) Change in inventory units × predetermined fixed-overhead rate per unit.
• D) Change in inventory units ÷ predetermined fixed-overhead rate per unit.
• E) (Absorption-costing income - variable-costing income) × fixed-overhead rate per unit.

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