Under Marginal Costing, stock is valued at: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under Marginal Costing, stock is valued at:
A. Prime Cost
B. Total Cost
C. Fixed Cost
D. Variable Manufacturing Cost
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Marginal costing values inventory strictly on variable costs, treating fixed overheads as period costs written off immediately.

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