Hector and his roommate Horace are studying the differences between variable and absorption costing for their...

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Hector and his roommate Horace are studying the differences between variable and absorption costing for their upcoming quiz. Horace is quite sure that he can predict the difference in income from one costing system to the next just by knowing the following four items for a given period. Budgeted variable manufacturing cost per unit $24 $6 Budgeted fixed-MOH cost per unit Beginning FG Inventory in units Ending FG Inventory in units 300 120 (a2) Given just these items, can Horace calculate the difference in operating income between variable and absorption costing for this period? If so, calculate the difference and specify which costing system will show the higher income. If not, explain what other information is needed. B I U T T Tx !!! E 99 0Word(s) Hector and his roommate Horace are studying the differences between variable and absorption costing for their upcoming quiz. Horace is quite sure that he can predict the difference in income from one costing system to the next just by knowing the following four items for a given period. Budgeted variable manufacturing cost per unit $24 $6 Budgeted fixed-MOH cost per unit Beginning FG Inventory in units Ending FG Inventory in units 300 120 (a2) Given just these items, can Horace calculate the difference in operating income between variable and absorption costing for this period? If so, calculate the difference and specify which costing system will show the higher income. If not, explain what other information is needed. B I U T T Tx !!! E 99 0Word(s)