Bellue Inc. manufactures a single product. Variable costing net operating income was $115,600 last year and its inventory decreased by 2,300 units. Fixed manufacturing overhead cost was $4 per unit for both units in beginning and in ending inventory. What was the absorption costing net operating income last year

absorption costing net operating income = $106400

Explanation:

Manufacturing overhead in inventory =  Fixed manufacturing overhead in ending inventory - Fixed manufacturing overhead in beginning inventory

Since the fixed overhead cost was $4 for both unit in beginning and in ending inventory

 $4 per unit × (−2,300) = −$9200

Variable costing net operating income =  $115600

subtract fixed manufacturing overhead costs released from inventory

(9200 )  from Variable costing net operating income

Absorption costing net operating income =  Variable costing net operating income -  fixed manufacturing overhead costs released from inventory

Absorption costing net operating income  = 115600 - 9200 =  $106400