EXERCISE 7-9 (20 MINUTES)

3. July August

Variable costing net operating income

(loss)... $ (35,000) $ 140,000

Add: Fixed manufacturing overhead cost

deferred in inventory under absorption

costing (2,500 units × $18 per unit) ... 45,000

Deduct: Fixed manufacturing overhead cost

released from inventory under absorption

costing (2,500 units × $18 per unit) ... (45,000)

Absorption costing net operating income... $ 10,000 $ 95,000

Problem 7-14 (continued)