A manufacturing company that produces a single product has provided the following data concerning its most recent month of operations: What is the total period cost for the month under variable costing?
A)$124,200
B)$123,200
C)$168,200
D)$45,000

Question

A manufacturing company that produces a single product has provided the following data concerning its most recent month of operations:  What is the total period cost for the month under variable costing?
A)$124,200 
B)$123,200 
C)$168,200 
D)$45,000

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Total period cost under variable costing is calculated as fixed manufacturing overhead + fixed selling and administrative expenses, which equals $168,200 ($64,000 + $104,200).

A Manufacturing Company That Produces a Single Product Has Provided