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When analyzing end of period production cost variances, which of the following product costs components will need flexing?

A. direct material
B. direct labor
C. variable manufacturing overhead
D. fixed manufacturing overhead

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All variable costs are "flexed." That is, they are re-sized to match the output achieved ...

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