The level of inventory of a manufactured product has increased by 8,062 units during a period. The following data are also available:

Variable Fixed

Unit manufacturing costs of the period $10 $6

Unit operating expenses of the period $2 $1

What would be the effect on income from operations if absorption costing is used rather than variable costing?

Select the correct answer.

$48,372 increase

$24,186 increase

$56,434 increase

$8,062 decrease