S1: Marginal costing distinguishes between fixed and variable costs. S2: Absorption costing distinguishes between fixed and variable costs. Which statement(s) is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

S1: Marginal costing distinguishes between fixed and variable costs. S2: Absorption costing distinguishes between fixed and variable costs. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S2 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S1 only
D. Both S1 and S2
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Marginal costing strictly separates costs into fixed and variable components. Absorption costing (traditional costing) charges all manufacturing costs (both fixed and variable) to the product, without this strict separation for decision making. S1 is correct, S2 is incorrect.

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