Knowledge Check 01The difference between absorption costing net operating income and variable costing net operating income can be explained by the way these two methods account for ________.multiple choice 1all overhead costsfixed overhead costsselling and administrative expensesvariable overhead costsKnowledge Check 02Absorption costing income statements ignore ________.multiple choice 2direct materials and direct labor costsdirect and indirect cost distinctionsproduct and period cost distinctionsvariable and fixed cost distinctionsKnowledge Check 03When the number of units produced is greater than the number of units sold, variable costing net operating income will be ________.multiple choice 3the same as absorption costing net operating incomegreater than absorption costing net operating incomeless than absorption costing net operating income