es Exercise 6-2 (Algo) Variable Costing Income Statement; Explanation of Difference in Net Operating Income [LO6-2] Ida Company produces a handcrafted musical instrument called a gamelan that is similar to a xylophone. The gamelans are sold for $980. Selected data for the company's operations last year follow: Units in beginning inventory Units produced Units sold Units in ending inventory Variable costs per unit: Direct materials Direct labor Variable manufacturing overhead Variable selling and administrative Fixed costs: Fixed manufacturing overhead Fixed selling and administrative 0 280 265 15 $ 150 $ 370 $ 45 $ 30 $ 70,000 $ 30,000 The absorption costing income statement prepared by the company's accountant for last year appears below: Sales Cost of goods sold Gross margin $ 259,700 215,975 43,725 Selling and administrative expense. 37,950 $ 5,775 Net operating income Required: 1. Under absorption costing, how much fixed manufacturing overhead cost is included in the company's inventory at the end of last year? 2. Prepare an income statement for last year using variable costing. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below.