QUESTION 8 Last year, fixed manufacturing overhead costs were $30,000, variable production costs were $48,000, fixed selling and administration costs were $20,000, and variable selling administrative expenses were $9,600. There was no beginning inventory. During the year, 3,000 units were produced and 2,400 units were sold at a price of $40 per unit. Under variable costing, what would be the operating income (loss)? ($4,400). $6,000. ($2,000). $4,000