EXERCISE 7-9 (20 MINUTES)

2. The reconciliation of absorption and variable costing follows:

Year 1 Year 2

Variable costing net operating income... $40,000 $150,000

Add: Fixed manufacturing overhead de-

ferred in inventory under absorption cost-

ing (5,000 units × $6 per unit) ... 30,000

Deduct: Fixed manufacturing overhead re-

leased from inventory under absorption

costing (5,000 units × $6 per unit) ... (30,000)

Problem 7-12 (60 minutes)