Asked by Michaela Pfaff on Jun 08, 2024

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Which of the following best describes costs assigned to the product under the variable costing method?
Direct labor (DL)
Direct materials (DM)
Variable selling and administrative (VSA)
Variable manufacturing overhead (VOH)
Fixed selling and administrative (FSA)
Fixed manufacturing overhead (FOH)

A) DL,DM,VSA,and VOH.
B) DL,DM,and VOH.
C) DL,DM,VOH,and FOH.
D) DL and DM.
E) DL,DM,FSA,and FOH.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs.

Direct Labor

The wages and salaries paid to workers who are directly involved in the production of goods or the provision of services.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of manufacturing overhead costs that varies with production volume, such as utility costs in a factory.

  • Uncover the elements that make up product costs under each costing strategy.
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deepakshi saggarJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Variable costing method only assigns direct labor, direct materials, and variable overhead costs to the product. Fixed costs, such as fixed manufacturing overhead and fixed selling and administrative costs, are treated as period costs and are expensed in the period they are incurred.