Match Each of the Following Formulas or Descriptions with the Term

question 168

Multiple Choice

Match each of the following formulas or descriptions with the term (a-e) it defines.
-(Actual Quantity - Standard Quantity) × Standard Price

• A)Direct materials price variance
• B)Direct labor rate variance
• C)Direct labor time variance
• D)Direct materials quantity variance
• E)Budgeted variable factory overhead

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Definitions:

Uncertainty

The state of having limited knowledge where it is impossible to exactly describe existing state or future outcomes, often affecting decision-making processes.

Budgeted Profit and Loss Statement

A financial statement forecasting the revenue, expenses, and profit for a future period, based on management's estimates.

Operating Expenses

Ongoing expenses for operating a business, excluding the cost of goods sold but including costs like rent, utilities, and payroll.

Budgetary Slack

The practice of underestimating revenues or overestimating costs when preparing a budget, to create a buffer that makes budget targets easier to achieve.