Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Inventories under absorption costing are always higher than under variable costing.
• B) Cost of goods sold under absorption costing is always higher than under variable costing.
• C) The amount of fixed overhead expensed under absorption costing is always higher than under variable costing.
• D) Inventories under absorption costing are always higher than under variable costing AND cost of goods sold under absorption costing is always higher than under variable costing.

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