For the Year in Question, Net Operating Income Under Variable

question 11

Multiple Choice

For the year in question, net operating income under variable costing will be:

• A)higher than net operating income under absorption costing.
• B)lower than net operating income under absorption costing.
• C)the same as net operating income under absorption costing.
• D)The relation between absorption costing and variable costing net operating income cannot be determineD.Because production exceeds sales, the net operating income for variable costing will be lower than for absorption costing.This occurs because under absorption costing, some of the fixed manufacturing overhead cost is deferred in ending inventories.

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Definitions:

Linear Dimensions

Measurements related to length, width, or height that define the size of an object in one direction.

Metric Drawings

Technical drawings using the metric system for dimensions and measurements, typically including millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm), or meters (m).

Decimal Equivalent

The decimal form representation of a fraction, percentage, or any number used to simplify calculations or understand measurements.

Mass Production

The manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly line techniques.